Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Operations Officer, performs a number of activities to assist with patient care, including lifting and transporting patients, lifting and cleaning equipment in patient care areas; transporting specimens, maintaining records as assigned, assisting in call coverage as required by the unit.

 

Reports to:  Nurse Coordinator, Surgery

 

Essential Job Functions

1. Transports patients to designated areas meeting patient comfort and safety requirements.
   
   
   
   
   1. Assists in moving and positioning patients in the operating room under the direction of the RN or MD. 
   
   
   2. Responds to requests for transports of beds, specimens, etc., in a timely manner.
   
   
   
   

 

1. Transports and cleans equipment throughout the operating room.
   
   
   
   
   1. Handles and operates equipment properly and carefully.
   
   
   2. Initiates work orders if wear or malfunctions are found.
   
   
   3. Demonstrates knowledge of terminal cleaning high level disinfection and environmental control standards by proper method and/or use of cleaning process or agents.
   
   
   
   

 

1. Assists in room turnovers to expedite OR utilization.

 

1. Assists in cleaning surgical suites at the end of the daily schedule ensuring all suites are ready for next day’s use.

 

1. Checks stock levels by substerile assignments or cart assignments and restocks assigned units according to established guidelines.

 

1. Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

 

1. Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital  through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

 

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   1. Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
   
   
   2. Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.  Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
   
   
   3. Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.  Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
   
   
   4. Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
   
   
   5. Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.