Surgical Aide bei Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente · Honolulu, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Honolulu
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinates pick up of surgical patients with department scheduling facilitator and nursing staff to assure timely arrival of patients.
- Utilizes safety precautions in moving, transport and/or transfer of all patients; transfers of surgical patient is done with consideration of patient age, physical limitations and condition; verifies correct patient delivery in surgical suite.
- Verifies patient identity and assures preoperative requirements have been met prior to transport of surgical patient; verifies identiband, chart and surgical procedure.
- Provides information and is courteous and friendly to patients and family; assists in keeping patients and family informed of surgical times, delays, etc.
- Assists OR staff with direct patient care by providing surgical prep, patient positioning, and other care needs as directed.
- Observes universal precautions in delivery of all patient care.
- Observes sterile technique in delivery of care provided in OR suite and adheres to all departmental Infection Control Practices; monitors and reports deviations from practice by others.
- Assists Anesthesia staff with patient positioning for spinals and in monitoring control and protection of disoriented patients.
- Picks-up, delivers, and/or returns records, supplies, equipment x-rays, specimens, etc. to and from other departments in clinic or hospital.
- Assists with unloading of surgical supply deliveries; assists Instrument Aides in restocking of surgical supplies, packs, trays, equipment etc.; assists with monitoring and documentation of correct supply delivery.
- Orders and monitors availability of oxygen and nitrous tanks stored in department; assures safe storage adhering to policies and guidelines of same.
- Assists in maintaining department orderliness, cleanliness and efficiency.
- Organizes OR equipment room to assure proper and safe storage; assures availability for use when needed.
- Observes policies and protocols (e.g., Safety and Emergency Response Policies, Fire Plan- Departmental Traffic Pattern Procedures, Infection Control Policies and Procedures, Universal Precautions, Handwashing and Surgical Asepsis Procedures, Department Emergency Codes and Response Procedures).
- Maintains par levels of surgical attire, linen supplies, masks, caps and shoe covers located in surgical suite and scrub stations; maintains supply of stretchers and assures proper working condition of same.
- Initiates work repair orders and documents in departmental log.
- Stocks warming units with blankets, solutions, etc.
- Picks-up, transports, and delivers surgical schedules to appropriate departments.
- Exchanges sterile and non-sterile carts for instrument technicians.
- Answers phones and delivers messages to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Assists with application and removal of casts and splints.
- Assists SurgiCenter and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) staff as time permits.
- Collaborates with other team members to improve departments performance and assists others in performing their roles in providing quality patient care services.
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
- Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
- High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication.
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
- Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
- Training/giving and receiving instructions.
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.
- Patient transport and/or supply delivery.