Perioperative Aide

Under the supervision of the Perioperative leadership team, safely transports patients throughout the health care facility preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively.

Establishes rapport with patients and their support persons.

Transports equipment, supplies, surgical specimens, and other items in a safe manner.

Participates in operating and procedure room turnovers and patient room turnovers in nursing units.

Facilitates workflow by picking cases according to surgeon preference cards.

Assists with transporting and setting up necessary equipment and supplies.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Follow established protocols for safe patient handling (e.g., safely moving, transferring, and transporting patients).Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, surgical specimens, and other itemsFollow established protocols for maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.Follow established protocols for using communication devices (e.g., pagers, computers, cell phones).Operate, transport, and transfer equipment safely and according to the manufacturers instructions for use.Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (e.g., wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assist devices (e.g., mechanical lift devices, air-assisted lateral transport devices, sling devices) safely and according to the manufacturers instructions for use.Adhere to infection prevention practices (i.e., standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions), including the use of personal protective equipment.Clean designated areas and equipment and follow safety procedures and manufacturers instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to anticipated needs of the perioperative team.Follow established protocols for safe disposal of linens, trash, and supplies.Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting perioperative services as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.Exhibit professional interpersonal communication skills.Assist with quality improvement activities as assigned.Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: High school graduate or equivalent, requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification, requiredRecent patient transporter / aide experience in a perioperative setting, preferredRecent patient transporter experience in an acute care setting, preferredCertificate of completion of hospital education program that included hand hygiene, infection prevention principles, first aid, body mechanics, safe patient handling, and equipment handling, preferredBasic...