CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN) 

• Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds 

• Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge. 

• Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies 

• Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing 

• Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records. 

• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates 

• Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.  

• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.   

• Follows universal precautions.  

• Completes incident reports per policy.  

• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments. 

• Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings  

• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases. 

• Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures. 

• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies. 

• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed. 

MISSION AND VALUES: 

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care. 

• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations. 

• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect. 

• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners. 

• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients. 

• Embrace change to better serve our patients. 

• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare. 

• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Education: 

• High school graduate or GED equivalent  

• License/Certifications: 

• Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification  

• Current BLS certification required.  

• Experience: 

• At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.  

• Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas. 

• Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records 

• Accurate transcribing and data entry skills 

• Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter  

• Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.