Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS

Job Details

• Provide safe care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with professional and hospital standards.
• Assist in coordination of patient care by supporting registered nurses and collaborating with health team members.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Act as support during surgical procedures but not as a surgical assistant.
• Create and maintain asepsis and perform scrubbing duties.
• Communicate patient information to appropriate persons.
• Account for all equipment and supplies used in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with peers, health team members, patients, and visitors.
• Support teamwork within the department and units.
• Perform clinical preceptor role for scrubbing and follow orientation outline.
• Maintain cleanliness in unit and care for equipment used during surgical cases.
• Perform other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to provide patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

• Limited access to Medication Rooms; medications should not be handled at any time.
• Work demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting/moving patients, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and constant reaching with hands/arms and twisting.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, communicable diseases, and risk of blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate to high noise level in work area.
• Work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on department needs.

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