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This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover.
Shift
6:30a-3p, Monday-Friday
Education
Required – High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required – Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision
Preferred- 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience
Certifications
Required – Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with little supervisiron.
Good judgment skills in handling difficult situations3.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
Ability to move throughout department and facility.
Job Duties
Performs indirect patient care duties.
Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
Performs direct patient care duties.
Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department / unit.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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