Surgical Attendant - 24 hrs/wk, 1st shift

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION 

The purpose of a Surgery Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of assigned OR suite.  Prioritizes tasks and manages time appropriately.  Meets or exceeds productivity standards.

Duty 2: Identifies proper selection of OR tables for proper position, surgery and weight of patient, as well as proper utilization of OR equipment and supplies in the room.

Duty 3: Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures.  Demonstrates ability to scrub hands and properly gown and glove to help in surgery under the direction of the surgeon, scrub or registered nurse. Demonstrates the ability to properly clip hair and apply surgical antisepsis.

Duty 4: Demonstrates an understanding of proper cleaning techniques specific to the operating room and demonstrates the ability to recognize proper sterilization for surgical instruments prior to opening. Assuring sterility when opening sterile items when opening and preparing a room.

Duty 5: Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.

Duty 6:  Wears and maintains proper handling of vocera and pager.

Duty 7: Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.

Duty 8: Assists anesthesia and the nurse in proper positioning and prevention of skin and tissue injury.

Duty 9: Responsible for patient care and safety.  Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and other regulatory requirements.  Speaks up if safety is a concern. Promptly reports safety risks and takes action to correct them.

Duty 10: Properly demonstrates the appropriate use of the laser and ensures patient and associate safety during laser procedures.

Duty 11: Promotes a clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.

Duty 12:  Assists with OR Room Turnover by disassembling room after use, gathering trash, disposing of fluids, assists with washing/sanitizing of equipment, prepares equipment needed for next case.

Duty 13: Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to charge nurse once it has been removed from service.

Duty 14: Responsible for OR stocking of supplies in room cabinets, notifies appropriate staff when items are low.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to follow instructions, verbal and written, in English.
• This position requires on-call duties which would require that you arrive at the facility within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
  
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.  Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift 50 pounds or more. The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders and operate foot controls. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)