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Department: Surgery
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Surgery. The Peri-operative Attendant's primary job function is to transport patients to and from the operating room; perform surgical clipper preps; assist in turn over of rooms between surgical procedures; assist in the terminal cleaning and stocking of operating room suites.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
- Certificate of completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience required
Licensure:
- BLS within 90 days of hire required
Experience:
- Previous nurse assistant experience required.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Transport patients to and from the operating room.
2. Performs surgical clipper preps as indicated.
3. Maintains a clean environment and organization of surgical suites' supplies and equipment.
4. Assists other staff members in the timely turn-around of rooms between procedures.
5. May assist in the cleaning and sterilizing of instruments as needed.
6. Assists in the terminal cleaning of rooms and equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as indicated.
7. Stock surgery suites and outlying areas as indicated at the end of the day's schedule.
8. Communicates supply shortages or other problems as appropriate to the staff or the charge person.
9. Contributes and fosters the team approach in all unit operations using positive interaction with customers.
10. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy
11. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.
Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You
At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
- Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
- Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
- Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
- Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
- Life insurance and disability coverage*
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
- Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
- And many other benefit offerings!
- Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees
Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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