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Job Description
at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Job Details
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, in transporting patients, managing room turnover, and maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
Per-Diem:
Commitment to work either 60 or 84 hours per month Shifts will consist of: 11:30a-8:00p and 3p-11p
Weekend Commitment:
Every Other Weekend
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates proficient skills in the PAT role and performs patient care duties that contribute to the efficient, safe operations of the unit which may include but are not limited to: Performing appropriate skin prep procedures adhering to Procedure Area policy/procedure Assisting patient care team in the transfer of patient to and from bed/stretcher Assisting patient care team in positioning patient on Procedure Area table or holding patient extremity for skin prep Transporting of the patient to and from Procedure Area or department Cross-trained into either the perianesthesia tech role (to support PACU), the clerk role (to support the OR or PACU desk), or SPD certification (scope/ instrument processing support) Provides necessary equipment/supplies for the patient care team which may include but not limited to: Maintaining and Restocking supplies Procedure Area room set up-- provides appropriate equipment/tables and obtains case cart or instrument sets needed for procedure. Performs between case cleaning procedures Cleaning entire Procedure Area roomusing infection control standards Cleaning specialty equipment/instrumentation/ carts Returning used soft goods and instrument sets appropriately. Appropriately handling contaminated instrument trays, carts, specimens, and body fluids. Performs general area cleaning which may include but not limited to: Daily dusting, sweeping, mopping, care and maintenance to sub sterile areas, breakrooms, unsterile hallways, and other areas as needed. Troubleshoots minor equipment problems and initiates service calls for broken equipment as needed. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely provide age-appropriate care to the patients served, under the direction of the RN. Responds to crisis situations and performs essential tasks under the direction of the RN. Professional telephone etiquette Functions as an effective team member, supporting the concept of team training. Actively participates in unit activities Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians, both verbally and in writing. Acts as a preceptor for new employees in specific areas of expertise to improve clinical practice Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS
Daily contact with patients, employees, physicians, and students. Contact at various time intervals with families, visitors, community agencies, companies as well as public.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
PAT
I DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to Perioperative Supervisor. Additional supervision by Nurse Manager, ANMs, PAT IV Direction from local department RN/ST caregivers
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of two years' full-time clinical practice is required, Perioperative experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scrub responsibilities for the care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in the OR. Knowledge of PCT responsibilities related to emergency procedures (Code blue, Code red, Code delta, heart alert, stroke alert) Completes mandatory education Basic knowledge of medical terminology Maintains professional appearance wearing Christiana Care issued scrubs when appropriate Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols. Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN. Ability to exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy. Ability to make decisions utilizing sound judgement. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability to utilize computer and keyboard.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
BCLS certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist,... For full info follow application link. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
