Patient Assistant – Main OR – PRN Days Position Available In Williamson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Patient Assistant position in the Main OR at Williamson Medical Center is available for PRN Days, offering benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, with responsibilities including assisting with surgical patient care and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Job Description
Patient Assistant
- Main OR
- PRN Days Williamson Medical Center
- 4.
0 Franklin, TN Job Details PRN 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Perioperative care Entry level Full Job Description
ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH
| Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist with surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education /
Training:
High School Graduate.
Workplace Experience:
Perioperative Care Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system.
Physical Environment:
A Surgery Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.
Physical Effort:
Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs. Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Assists with the patient’s care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse. Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner. Handles/ transports medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies. Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case. Maintains work environment and organizes unit. Maintains position specific qualifications. Facilitates staff development. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously. Responds to radio and reports promptly. Makes coordinator or secretary aware of location when leaving unit Turns over operating rooms effectively and efficiently.
Location:
Williamson Medical Center
WMC OPERATING ROOM
Schedule:
PRN, Days, 0700-1530
