Veterans in Healthcare · 1 day ago
Perioperative Assistant - Recovery Room
Veterans in Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to join their Recovery Room team. The role involves assisting nursing staff in patient care, preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
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Responsibilities
Assists the nursing staff in receiving, caring for, transporting patients and environmental cleaning within the OR
Consistent and effective utilization of infection prevention techniques according to AORN standards
Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift
Performs assigned duties to assist the nursing staff in safe, efficient delivery of patient care
Collaborates with leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare system's culture, vision, mission and goals
Responsible for preparation of the operating rooms and/or associated surgery related areas for surgical procedures
Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment by performing cleaning and disinfecting tasks, proper instrumentation storage, management of surgical equipment, stocking supplies and managing surgical case carts according to hospital/department policy and procedures
Reports to and receives direction from Nurse Manager and Lead Perioperative Tech associate at the beginning of shift
Assists the Charge nurse or nursing managers with various resources as requested
Qualification
Required
High School Education or Equivalent
Certified in BLS obtained thru the American Heart Association and within 30 days of hire
BLS is only required if 50% of daily duties involve patient transport
Preferred
Some college level course work
Six months experience in a health care setting
BLS
Company
Veterans in Healthcare
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Funding
Current Stage
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