Virtua Health · 4 hours ago
Perioperative Assistant - Short Procedure Unit, Part-Time, rotational schedule, Voorhees
Voorhees, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVirtua Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Perioperative Assistant to assist with patients' activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. The role involves supporting patient care, performing technical duties, and participating in patient satisfaction initiatives.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport
Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice
Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately
May perform phlebotomy and EKG’s, if certified
Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately
Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues
Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals
Participates in the performance improvement activities
Assists in orientation of new hires
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards
Must have strong communication skills
High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required
Must have successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care
BLS certification
Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions
Enhances skills through ongoing education and training
Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies
Company
Virtua Health
Virtua provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dennis W. Pullin
President and CEO
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