Job Description

Job Description

Description
Per-Operative Aide AdventHealth Dade City

Location Address: 13100 Fort King Rd, Dade City, FL 33525

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills

* Only hospital in East and Central Pasco to earn Accreditation in Atrial Fibrillation in 2018 by the American College of Cardiology
* Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2019 by Healthgrades
* Earned Get With the Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus TS Quality Achievement Award 2018 by American Heart/Stroke Association

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Days 40 Hours Per Week M-F 6:30a to 3:00p. Call is required.

You Will Be Responsible For:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supportive care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN and physician.

Provides treatments and procedures as indicated and within the defined scope of practice

Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned.

Follows aseptic technique, when opening and donning gloves

Prepares OR suite between procedures, maintains an orderly area per unit standard of work

Anticipates needs of OR room turn-over and is readily available when needed.

Cleans, dresses, prepares and checks all stretchers for proper functioning and adequate levels of O2 in each tank

Assists in moving and positioning of patients for surgical procedures.

Responsible for transporting patients/ equipment to various procedure sites.

Consults with clinical coordinator when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure.

Stocks all warmers with blankets; and monitor the warming cabinet throughout the shift.

Stocks perioperative cart with regular bags, red bags, paper products and cleaning chemicals and supplies.

Cleans ancillary areas as directed following unit standards of work

Provides each OR with a linen hamper and regular and hazardous waste bags.

Disposes of all linens, regular waste, hazardous waste and sharps containers in the appropriate waste disposal area.

Replaces mop head after each case; careful not to contaminate clean solution

Cleans all equipment before putting back into storage.

Follows all infection control practices including; hand washing and standard precautions.

Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

Reports safety hazards to the Nurse Manager/Coordinator.

Provides world class service by always introduces self to patients and families; before transporting patient.

Communicate with nurse and ensures patient chart is with the patient before transporting patient.

Identifies by asking patient to state name and birth date and compare to ID band.

Informs the appropriate nurse of requests, problems or concerns expressed by or relating to the patient or pertaining to the perioperative environment.

Transports all patients safely by utilizing, side rails, brakes, leg/foot holders and assuring safe management of patient.

Provides patient privacy and warmth during patients transport by always covering with a blanket/ sheet

Transports blood, non-narcotic drugs, x-rays, specimens, supplies, equipment and or medical records as requested and in a timely manner.

The team member will work the assigned unit based on his/her orientation, competencies and patient needs to include floating between Dade City and Zephyrhills as assigned.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Excellent communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Completion of High School/GED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

N/A

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:



LIVING OUR SERVICE STANDARDS

How we treat those we serve and each other is what sets us apart from other healthcare organizations. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel loved, cared for, and at ease. Whether you are clinical or non-clinical, your actions and behaviors can create an environment that either builds trust or causes anxiety and fear. We have made it easy for you to ensure that you are always building trust and providing excellent care by exhibiting our Service Standards.

All team members will be held accountable for consistently living out our 16 Service Standards and the additional behaviors listed below to ensure that every person, every time has an exceptional experience.

KEEP ME SAFE

I make safety my number one priority.

I protect privacy and confidentiality.

I keep my environment clean.

I follow the dress code and wear my badge correctly.

LOVE ME

I treat others with uncommon compassion.

I nurture whole-person care through CREATION Health.

I treat others with fairness and respect.

I listen and communicate using iCARE. (Introduce, Connect, Anticipate, Reinforce, Extend)

MAKE IT EASY

I help guests to their destination.

I speak highly of others to provide connected care.

I collaborate to create solutions, not excuses.

I innovate and continually seek ways to improve our work.

OWN IT

I am positive and aim to exceed all expectations.

I follow through on commitments.

I use discretion with personal devices.

I recover service and restore trust using ACT. (Acknowledge/Apologize, Correct, Thank)

Team members must conform to all AdventHealth organizational and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to:

Mission

Vision

Values

Code of Conduct as outlined in the Guidelines for Employees handbook

Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.

Attends and participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required (including but not limited to: ALN, safety training, etc.). Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedure regulations as presented in orientation, outlined in the safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.

Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e. disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or your position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.

Contributes to the successful achievement of department-stated goals and objectives and will facilitate staff cohesiveness and communication.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

N/A

This position description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations of AdventHealth and its facilities

Job Summary:

The Perioperative Aide is accountable for performing routine care under the direction of the RN and physician. The Aide assists nursing staff as a support system throughout the patients surgical process.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.