Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Primary functions include patient transport, general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, proper preparation and assembly of highly specialized equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, performing shave preps.
Will also assist the team with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/ MD/ Tech.
Will also prepare for the next procedure (set up trays, supplies, etc.) and maintain supplies for the modalities.This role facilitates patient flow, serves as a central point of communication, assists with patient transfers and remains with patients while awaiting their procedures as needed.

Operating Room Only

Room turnover goal is accomplished in 25 minutes or less and maximizing efficiency is expected.

Imaging Services Only

Ongoing telephone communications between departments
Assisting with prioritizing daily patient schedules
Coordinating throughout in procedure room as directed
Retrieving lab results
Provides assistance to all hospital-based Imaging departments and campus adjacent imaging centers as needed to support patient care.

Cath Lab Only

Transporting non-controlled pharmaceuticals to lab when ordered
Responsible for educating lab staff regarding proper sanitizing practices and signs off competencies
Responsible for orienting and sign-off of employees to supply distribution centers
Collaborates with technologists to manage availability of sterile instruments available for use
Responsible for receipt, distribution, and storage of supplies while utilizing technology-based LEAN par management system
Serves as a department resource and product liaison

Education and Experience

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/Imaging/CathLab Assistant preferred

Certifications Required

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