Perioperative Attendant - St. Mary's Hospital
Job Summary:
The Perioperative Attendant is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical/procedural services to the patient working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.
Essential Functions:
Performs daily set-up of the surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR. May terminally clean OR suites based upon department design.
Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfers. Performs sterile holds as needed.
Restocks and maintains an adequate amount of supplies and linens needed for surgery and/or anesthesia daily use. May maintain oxygen tanks based upon department design. Reports shortage of supplies to supervisor.
Sets up equipment and positioning devices as needed for surgery. Reports to supervisor any broken, defective, or missing equipment or positioning devices. Cleans and maintains proper storage of equipment and positioning devices.
Transports patients to from multiple departments as needed. May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretcher based upon department design.
Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to and from other departments, obtaining items as needed, etc.
Performs patient POCT as needed. Performs daily quality control checks on POCT devices.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Experience:
One-year perioperative experience (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Completes specific, routine task
Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
May operate basic equipment/machinery
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to Work Independently
Move with a sense of urgency
Training:
None
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com