Attendant Aide - Operating Room
Job ID 200022BR Date posted 02/25/2023- Jacksonville, Florida
- Full Time
- Surgery
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Position description
- The attendant aide assists the nursing staff with delegated tasks of indirect and direct patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse in the operating room arena.
- Actively participates as a member of the patient care team maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Perform job duties to support patient care under the direction of nursing staff and able to function independently to complete assigned tasks.
- Serves as courier for the surgical department i.e. obtaining and returning blood products, obtaining beds for patient transfer, and transports specimens to the lab in compliance with The College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission guidelines.
- Cleans and maintains assigned items and areas to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the surgical department/suites following Joint Commission and AORN/Infection control guidelines.
- Assist circulator nurse, surgical team, and physician as needed with patient positioning, and providing patient dignity and privacy during transport, and transfer.
- Works closely with the nursing staff, scrub techs, Nurse Anesthetist, Surgeon, and Anesthesiologist.
- Must be flexible to changing priorities and handle changing workflows.
- Participate in Commitment to Safety by providing and collecting data to improve patient/staff safety and OR efficiencies.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Additional qualifications
Demonstrate age-related competency by completion of required education and post-test. Demonstrate appropriate working knowledge of specialty equipment. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient-care setting. Strong communication and computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital/clinic procedures preferred.
License or certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
Monday-Friday, shifts vary
Weekend schedule
Call weekends and Holidays
Remote
No
International Assignment
No
Site description
Jacksonville is the largest city in area in the continental United States. A beautiful coastal Florida city that features excellent year-round climate, over 20 miles of beaches and outstanding outdoor recreational, cultural and family-oriented amenities. The “River City by the Sea” has an excellent school system, reasonable cost of living and a thriving business environment. Medical professionals and patients are drawn to Jacksonville by an extraordinary network of high-profile healthcare facilities. Jacksonville continues to grow as more people relocate from all over the U.S. and abroad, to see what the great River City has to offer!
Recruiter
Jennifer Lowery
EOE
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