Job Location : Findlay,OH, USA
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The purpose of the Pre-Post Op Service Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties in all areas of the facility.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.
Duty 2: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of assigned departments.
Duty 3: Maintains delivery of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies and equipment.
Duty 4: Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.
Duty 5: Promotes clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items, linens and trash.
Duty 6: Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures.
Duty 7: Assists with restocking supplies and linens in all assigned areas.
Duty 8: Supports nursing staff by being readily available and willing to assist with patient care and transport.
Duty 9: Demonstrates discretion in dealing with professional and personal situations.
Duty 10: Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift 50 pounds or more. The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders and operate foot controls. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)