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Perform assigned tasks to aid in the provision of patient care and daily operation of the Surgical Suite in accordance with established nursing policies and procedures. Provide patient care under the direction of the professional registered nurse appropriate to the ages of patients served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year nursing case assistant experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform routine and special nursing procedures as delegated by the professional registered nurse.

2. Provide comfort, support, and safety measures appropriate to the ages of patients served

3. Provide and assists in meeting the patient's care needs appropriate to the ages of patients served.

4. Organizes time to complete assignments according to specifically assigned responsibilities.

5. Positions, mobilizes, and transports patients according to designated plan of care and direction from the professional registered nurse or designee appropriate to the ages of patients served.

6. Follows department guidelines in the cleaning and disinfection of furniture/equipment.

7. Maintains general cleanliness of unit and restocks appropriately.

8. Reports to Department Director/designee and equipment malfunctions that could affect the standard of care or legal implications

9. Maintains department's sterilization records.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting

2. Ability to lift and/or carry up to/over 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharps, and latex.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.

2. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job.

3. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.

4. Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Additional Job Description:

Shifts 7a-330p, 8a-430p, 10a-630p, Call required every fourth weekend from 11pm Friday until 7 am Monday.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center:

72 UNTWN Nursing Operating Room

Address:

500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

DescriptionA Brief Overview

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams.Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

QualificationsEducation

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• Must have CPR skills (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• In constant motion. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Training provided on the job (Required)
• Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification (Association for Healthcare Environment) (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Job Description
Schedule
Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Rotation: Possible on call weekends requirement

General Summary
Assists other members of the surgical team in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Performs a variety of tasks such as, shaving and transporting patients, assisting with positioning of patient for procedure, care and handling of all equipment, assisting with the ordering, receiving, and stocking of supplies, performing clerical tasks and completing errands. The patient care encompasses all age groups (neonate to the elderly) focusing on the patient's care, treatment and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of tasks such as, shaving and transporting patients, assisting with positioning of patient for procedure, care and handling of all equipment, assisting with the ordering, receiving, and stocking of supplies, performing clerical tasks and completing errands.
• Creates a safe, private environment for patient, family/significant other, visitors and members of the health care team.
• Works in a collaborative manner in addressing patient care issues maintaining open communications with the charge nurse. Supports the charge nurse in ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost-effective holistic patient care.
• Maintains current knowledge of technological advances within area of practice as well as in surgical services
• Cleans, distributes and or delivers equipment to the Operating Rooms on a regular basis.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Obtains and returns required equipment.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Understands, supports, and practices the guidelines, standards of care and recommended practices set forth by the professional nursing organizations and other associate organizations and agencies as well as the hospital and departmental policy/procedures; universal/standard precautions; safety and risk management protocols; occupational safety regulations.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Nursing assistance or emergency medical technician experience or equivalent. Required

Licenses

• Basic Life Support within 1 year Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Weallthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

About Us
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for

Description

A Perioperative Support Assistant provides patient support services within surgical services under the direction of designated licensed staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a surgery assistant in a hospital or medical environment.
• Upon hire: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Requsition ID:

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Evening

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3030 SURG GEN MAIN 1ST FLR

Address: WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE

Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $ $32.77

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Performs various duties to assist the Surgical Suite Team in the treatment and care of Peri-Operative Patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Description:

• Assists members of the Surgical Suite Team in maintaining the operative schedule by transporting patients from patient areas, to and from the Operating Room. Areas include, but are not limited to, SDC, Post-Op, Inpatient Floors, and the Emergency Room.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all OR beds, tables, and attachments.

• Ensures proper working conditions of equipment prior to patient care. Securely tighten and/or lock beds, attachments, and headpieces, prior to patient care and transferring patients.

• Delivers and returns appropriate equipment to each operating room, to include but not limited to, stirrups, suction machines, towers, step stools, positioning aides with D&C machine and TPS consoles.

• Assists in the care, handling, and delivering to and from the Operating Rooms of delicate, sophisticated, expensive equipment such as microscopes and specialty equipment.

• Cleans all equipment and cords prior to returning to designated locations.

• Changes linens on patient beds and stretchers to have the patient beds ready for patient transfer prior to the completion of the surgical case.

• Verifies all oxygen tanks are full and on stretcher at time of transfer.

• Maintains patient safety by ensuring that beds and stretchers remained locked during patient transfer and bed rails are up at all times.

• Adheres to safety blood/body fluid policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Infection Prevention Standards and cleaning with regards to patient and staff safety.

• Wears appropriate personal protective attire for task being performed.

• Assists with room cleaning and turnover as assigned or directed.

• Demonstrates and adhere to the proper sequence and cleaning procedures to be carried out between surgical cases.

• Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfer. May assist with skin prep by elevating upper or lower extremities under direction of the Registered Nurse.

• Restocks and maintains sub sterile rooms, utility rooms, equipment rooms and supply areas.

• Demonstrates initiative to keep these areas clean, orderly and free from trash and clutter.

• Assists RN in restocking OR room cabinets per par levels.

• Works effectively with other staff as a member of the surgical team.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize task according to urgency.

• Exhibits ability to multitask.

• Assists in orientation of other personnel to the department under the direction of the supervisor or Registered Nurse.

Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• One year experience as a Nursing Assistant II (NAII) or nursing assistant or one year experience in a position in an Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit area. Comprehensive knowledge of aseptic technique and principles preferred.
• Able to function independently in a high stress, fast paced, critical care area.
• Must be able to assist with lifting patients, moving equipment, and disposing of trash and linens.

Schedule Details:40 hrs per week, 8 hr Shifts, Rot. Days/Eves, 3p-11p, may rotate 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, Rot. weekends, 7a-3p. Rot. Holidays 7a-3p

Organization: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Operating Room

Req #:

Category: Surgical Tech

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Pay Range: $ $3.64 per hour

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: 23.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:

Assists OR staff with patient care activities under the supervision of a RN. Maintains a strong presence in the surgical environment. Maintains supply levels in the OR rooms and sub sterile areas. Maintains equipment cleanliness and readiness. Performs transport tasks for patients, supplies, equipment and other requests and assigned tasks. Acts as a resource for needed supplies and equipment and case carts. Assists with patient positioning. Assists with room turnover and sets up room as per requirements of the next following procedure. Participates in PI activities. Applies Principles of Asepsis when in the surgical environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or GED

Preferred:

• 1 year experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Must meet requirement of ADA. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, lift and transport patients. Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull. Walks and stands for most of the working day. Must be able to work under pressure and stress. Must be able to withstand a constantly changing environment. Must be able to take direction from various levels of staff.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer