Perioperative Services Attendant; Patient Care​/Transport) PRN

Purpose of this position

The purpose of a Perioperative Services Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.

• Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.
• Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of Preop and Postop areas.
• Maintains delivery of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.
• Promotes clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.
• Demonstrates understanding of proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques for equipment used in the department.
• Demonstrates positive communication with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports nursing staff by being readily available and willing to assist with patient care and transport.
• Demonstrates discretion in dealing with professional and personal situations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Able to follow instructions, verbal and written, in English
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing.
• The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation.
• The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders.
• This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
• This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)