Peri-Operative Assistant- Full Time (36hrs./wk)- Afternoon Shift (1050am-1120pm )
About the role
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides service support for assigned Operating Room (O.R.) area(s) related to services, patient transport, preparation and cleaning of the operating room, cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of equipment, and patient preparation.
Assists O.R. personnel in the positioning and maintenance of patient safety. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provides service support for assigned area(s) related to building services, patient transport and patient preparation in the pre/post-operative setting.
- Assists the health care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
- Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment or related departments with similar skill set required.
- Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Current BLS-A Certification required or become BLS-A certified within one month of job start date.
Additional Information
Reports to the Supervisor/Manager/Director. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. Employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus, Department: Operating Room-IPD, Shift: Evening Job, Union Code: Not Applicable