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**Perioperative Attendant - PACU - Part Time - Variable - (61123)**
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Job Title Perioperative Attendant - PACU - Part Time - Variable Category Clinical Support Organizational Unit ProMedica -> ProMedica Toledo Hospital (TH) -> The Toledo Hospital -> Post Anesthesthesia Care Unit (6218) Location Toledo, OH 43606 US (Primary)
Job Description ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the areas largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, were the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Collaborates with perioperative health care and surgical services team members in the provision of safe, high quality patient care. Serves as a liaison to identify and take action as delegated on service needs associated with the care of the patient.
POSITION SUMMARY
Functions as a member of the perioperative team; performing clerical and clinical duties for nursing staff, patients, and departmental leadership. Provides support to the daily operations in perioperative processes. All functions within their scope of service are performed under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides clerical support and assistance with nursing care tasks in assigned areas of responsibility.
1. Observes and reports changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate team members.
2. Performs duties of other team members within the perioperative attendant scope of education, training and experience, as required and communicates results under the direction of clinical staff. These tasks include, but are not limited to vital signs, surgical preparation, etc. Completes education and training on applicable devices and maintains annual competencies in established policy and procedure.
3. Coordinates the physical transfer of patients from Pre-Op/PACU to nursing units/ICUs. Ensures the safety and comfort of the patient at all times during transport. Exhibits a working knowledge of the facility and related departments. Utilizes safe patient handling transfer mechanisms according to established policy to ensure personal and patient safety.
4. Facilitates communication within the department, demonstrates excellent guest relations with patients, physicians, co-workers and ancillary departments.
5. Performs patient diagnostic and therapeutic tasks as delegated by clinical staff such as EKG, glucometer, warming and cooling devices, etc. Completes competency education and training on applicable devices.
6. Maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of the patient care environment and associated areas. Maintaining specified safety JCAHO standards.
7. Maintains supply inventories in assigned areas keeping within established par levels.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Skills: Basic knowledge of computer systems used in specified area.
Years of Experience: N/A
License: N/A
Certification: N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Medical terminology
Skills: N/A
Years of Experience: One or more years nursing assistant and/or unit clerk experience
License: N/A
Certification: BLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Safe patient handling equipment. Isolation equipment appropriate to category.
Physical Demands: Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to medium weight materials. Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Must be able to occasionally and with assistance, be able to move heavy weight materials, equipment or patients. Must be able to operate area specific equipment.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact ...@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Employee Exemption Type Non-Exempt Job Type Part Time Budgeted Hours / Pay Period 40 Shift Type Variable Shift Hours Weekends On-call Requirements Additional Schedule Details