Perioperative Attendant - Inpatient Surgery - Lorain Hospital

**Perioperative Attendant II** ** ** **- Lorain Hospital** **Shift/Schedule** + Part Time - Scheduled for 40 Hours per week + Shift Times - Days/Afternoons (1st Shift) + No weekend, holiday, or on call availability is required **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Perioperative Attendant II is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical/procedural services to the patient working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. In addition to the duties of a Perioperative Attendant, the Perioperative II, under the surgeon's direct observation, may also provide direct assistance during procedures. **Essential Job Functions** + Performs all essential job functions of aPerioperative Attendant, including but not limited to, set-up of surgical suites, room turnover, patient positioningand transportationmanagementof equipment and positioning devices, stocking of supplies,running errands, POCT support, and maintenance of warming logs as needed based upon department design. + Functions in the second scrub role, as assigned,demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to maintaina sterile fieldas needed based upon department design. + Able to perform surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policyas needed based upon department design. + Assists with setting up the operating room for cases and able to open sterile supplies and instruments and dispense to the sterile field. Under the direct observation of the surgeon, the PerioperativeAttendant II may hold retractors and/ or extremities. + Demonstrates understanding of preference cards and gathering of supplies, instruments, and equipment. Picks cases according to the preference card lists; assists with case preparation under the guidance of the RN or other members of the surgical team. + Serves as a preceptor for new employees + If trained, able to clean and reprocess endo scopes and TEE scopes + Contributes to unit performance improvement and/or quality improvement activities. + Takes call as required. _This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may_ _be required_ _to perform other_ _job-related_ _duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation._ **Licensing/Certification** BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) **Education** High school diploma or equivalent (required) **Work Experience** One-year perioperative experience as Perioperative Attendant (required) **Patient Population** + Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. + Infant (1-12 months) + Pediatrics (1-12 years) + Adolescents (13-17 years) + Adults (18-64 years) + Geriatrics (65 years and older) **Working Conditions** + Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. + May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. + May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* + May be required to use physical restraints. + May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*  + May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse + May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. + May have periods of constant interruptions + Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions _* Individuals in this position_ _are required to_ _exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ **Skill** **s** Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills _:_ + _Monitor patient conditions during treatment_ + _Completes specific, routine task_ + _Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill_ + _May_ _operate_ _basic equipment/machinery._ Soft/Interpersonal Skills: + _Attention to detail_ + _Critical thinking_ + _Teamwork_ + _Conflict resolution_ + _Active listening_ + _Relationship building_ + _Ability to Follow Instructions_ + _Able to Work Independently_ + _Anticipate Needs_ + _Communication_ + _Critical Thinking_ + _Move with a sense of urgency_ + _Possess Surgical Conscience_ + _Role model_ + _Able to work under pressure_ As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. **What we offer** + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support _Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._ All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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