Perioperative Aide (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Furniture, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Laundry, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secondary School, Time Management, Waste Disposal
LOCATION
Miami, FL
POSTED
22 days ago

Job Description - Perioperative Aide (Full Time, Evenings) (301456)

Job Description

Perioperative Aide (Full Time, Evenings) -301456

Description

Job Summary

Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager and Nurses.

Job Specific Duties

  • Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
  • Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
  • Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period. Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
  • Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting.
  • Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
  • Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
  • Transports patients as directed by the core desk. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
  • Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
  • Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient's comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
  • Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
  • Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
  • Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • American Heart Association BLS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout

employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • High School education preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
  • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
  • Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

Job

: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children''s Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department

: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Full Time

About the Company

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital