About this role
Job Summary: Assists the nurses by performing routine and delegated tasks.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Carries out delegated tasks under the direction of the RN:
Removes intravenous lines
- Takes and records vital signs
- Assists patients with dressing and undressing
- Assists patients with ambulation to the bathroom
- Assists with patient positioning
- Assists in the discharge process, including ambulation to transportation vehicle
- Schedules post-discharge appointments, procedures, tests when indicated
- Prepares beds:
Disinfects stretchers in between patients
- Puts fresh linen on stretchers
- Cleans/disinfects equipment as needed
- Documents in the medical record, as necessary
Ensures all entries are legible, timely and concise
- Stocks I.V. Trays
- Maintains linen inventory, orderliness and transfers soiled linen to the designated area
- Assists with inventory control, stocks supplies
- Assists with pulling cases, room turnover and cleaning/disinfection between cases
- Follows universal precautions
- Engages in cross training with other departments
Additional Responsibilities:
- Acts as a team member by providing relief coverage within the unit for breaks and lunches
- Provides float coverage to other ASC departments and locations as needed & assigned
- Maintains all required regulatory training and participates in mandatory drills and staff meetings
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Normal physical ability; able to stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously
• Body movements require occasional overhead and low reaching.
• Ability to bend, lift, pull, and push at medium work force
Occupational Exposure:
• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards.
Job Qualifications:
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS, or completed within 90 days of hire
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic computer proficiency