Operating Room Perioperative Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine duties at the Surgical Center which will assist the nursing staff in caring for patients. Performs duties under the direct supervision of a professional RN and is responsible for the care/duties assigned for patient care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Completion of a patient care training course.

Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and perform routine tasks carefully and properly.
• Addresses patient and families with appropriate title.
• Listens and responds appropriately to patients, families, staff, and physician concerns.
• Uses a calm caring attitude with verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Communicates pertinent information concerning the patient, equipment, instruments and supplies to the appropriate person.
• Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.
• Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
• Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
• Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.
• Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.

License/Certification/Registration

• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
• Nursing Assistant Certification by the state of Pennsylvania.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager Surgical Center and Nursing Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision of work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in transporting patients to and from the O.R. beds.
• Distributes daily O.R. schedules to the appropriate O.R. rooms, obtains next day pick tickets/preference cards/tentative schedule and places them in the appropriate location.
• Assists with checking in and putting away supplies delivered to the Surgical Center.
• Keeps equipment room, sterile supply room, unsterile room and nurses station neat and organized.
• Performs monthly cleaning/outdate checks for assigned area. Rotates large and small batteries every 30 days.
• Re-stocks blanket warmers (OR sub-rooms, Pre-op and PACU), scrub sinks, and Phase II linen cabinet.
• Performs light housekeeping throughout the day (e.g. obtain rags in A.M., transports trash to soiled utility room, mopping floors, and other duties that arise during the day).
• Helps clean/restock Phase II refrigerator as needed.
• Place Nutrition and Culinary Services order, check order accuracy upon arrival and put order away.
• Opens sterile supplies under the direct supervision of RN/ST.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Escorts patients and families from the registration area to the pre-op room.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as getting in and out of bed, undressing/dressing etc.
• Responds to patients call lights, requests and relays patients messages to the appropriate staff.
• Takes and records vital signs, height and weight as directed.
• Changes linens as needed.
• Cleans/wipes litters in between patients.
• Distributes nourishment to patients.
• Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed.
• Assists with handling/labeling of patients belongings (clothing, personal property and/or personal care items including dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices etc.) throughout their stay.
• Records and reports basic hygienic care provided, patient complaints, and observations.
• Assists with equipment set-up when trained.
• Performs pre-operative shaving of patients as directed.
• Performs Bedside Glucose (BSG) testing, EKG’s and HCG’s and perform annual competencies.
• Maintains safe environment.
• Keeps patient side rails up after giving patient care.
• Keeps patient call bell and needed articles within reach, such as water, tissues, etc.
• Keeps patient's rooms neat and uncluttered.
• Reports any changes in patient’s physical or mental level of function to the appropriate staff.
• Keeps hallways clear of chairs, excess wheelchairs and litters.
• Provides indirect patient care.
• Assembling new charts, coordinates with other departments and running errands as needed.
• Answers telephone and relays messages.
• Cleans equipment and tags per policy
• Assisting in turning over/cleaning patient rooms.
• Case carts- Wipes down case carts upon arrival, transports case carts from the clean receiving room in the morning and distributes to the appropriate location, returns dirty case carts to the soiled utility room after each case and assists RN/ST with preparing case carts for the next day which includes using the correct pick tickets.
• Unloads sterile trays and sterile supplies each morning from the needs case cart and places them in either the appropriate case cart or sterile supply area. Inspects integrity of sterile packaging.
• Assists the Materials Specialist with transporting called for sterile trays and supplies from the clean receiving room and delivers to the appropriate location.
• Demonstrates knowledge of handling sterile trays, sterile supplies, and equipment.
• Reports faulty equipment immediately to the Clinical Supervisor, Materials Specialist, Nurse Manager and Maintenance/Biomed. Completes appropriate work orders as needed.
• Uses proper body mechanics.
• Follows MNSC policy for wearing PPE when performing assigned duties.
• Understands and maintains HIPPA regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.