PCA 5N/6N Operating Room

About the role

Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect care activities under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse. Assists in the provision of high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks. Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within the scope of practice (stable patient’s vital signs, activities of daily living) and the performance of point of care testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks.
• Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within scope of practice (stable patient’s vital signs, activities of daily living, promotion of comfort) and the performance of point of care tests.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to a RN.
• Aids in the preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical/procedural cases.
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique to open sterile supplies for patient use or for sterile field; performs shave preps; and holds extremities during surgical or procedural preps.
• Cleans and prepares work area for next patient and shift.
• Transports patients to and from various areas.
• Cleans transport devices.
• Aids in patient transfers and positioning.
• Retrieves/cleans patient care equipment.
• Runs errands as directed in timely manner.
• Reviews stocking lists, preference cards, and supply carts to ensure/acquire supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for patient care use.
• Maintains effective inventory control system.
• Processes instruments/scopes when requested as the need arises.
• Operates processing and cleaning equipment (i.e., washer/sterilizer or immediate use sterilizer known as IUS, and various other cleaning apparatus in OR, Sterile Processing, and other designated areas following established policies).
• Documents in designated log books completion of cleaning tasks.
• Wraps instruments and supplies for sterilization labeling appropriately with color appropriate labels.
• May be assigned the task of preparing/processing OR linen and sterile packs.
• Documents appropriately to foster the work of the department.
• Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration including the changing of tank regulators and checking of tank volumes.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures including the reporting of equipment/room repairs to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
• Performs tagging of equipment and putting in Biomed ticket for repair.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to ensure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Relays accurate telephone, visitor, patient, and healthcare provider messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
• Transports linens, trash, and biohazardous case carts/materials according to established policies wearing PPE and ensuring correct signage is in place prior to transport.
• Assists with room or bay set-up.
• May monitor sterile field set-up when directed by registered nurse.
• Aids in performing tasks such as answering telephone and minor clerical duties in designated area.
• Transports non-narcotic medications when directed by registered nurse.
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• Cleans autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room/Procedural Areas.
• Cleans and organizes Sterile Processing areas as assigned.
• Cleans washers, cart washer, dryers, shelving, and other equipment as assigned in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendation and departmental policy.
• Processes instruments between cases (wash and sterilize by heat or cold sterilization) as the need arises.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of various equipment and supplies in designated areas.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of various equipment and supplies in designated areas.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of various equipment and supplies in designated areas.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of departmental clinical support or PCA orientation.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior patient care experience.
• CNA or MA experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• Operate computer program with training.
• Ability to follow directions both written and verbal (i.e., proficient reading and writing English language), and work with people.
• Team-building communications and work efforts to assist healthcare providers.
• Skills needed to utilize Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Work 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.

Additional Job Description

40 hours weekly, rotating 2-8s/2-12s Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Varied (United States of America)

Company

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.