Perioperative Services Tech - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hours Days (10:30AM to 7:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

United States·Arcadia

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Key Responsibilities

Prioritizes assignments and workload to ensure timely and efficient patient transport. Applies principles of body mechanics in transporting patients, beds, or other equipment.

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Responsibilities

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→The Perioperative Services Orderly is responsible for transporting or assisting in the transport of surgical patients to and from Perioperative Area.
→Assists the Perioperative Nursing staff with moving and positioning patients within the Perioperative Area, utilizing sound principles of body mechanics.
→Adheres to all Infection Control Policies & Procedures especially in handwashing and isolation protocols.
→Adheres to Handoff Communication among caregivers.
→Any special equipment needed for transport is available and ready for use.
→Maintains inventory of designated supplies and equipment at appropriate levels.
→Maintains designated equipment for proper functioning.
→Participates in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates flexibility in accepting and completing assignments.
→Uses equipment and supplies in a cost effective and responsible manner and actively supports cost containment efforts.
→Is both self-directed and collegial, contributing positively to overall customer service and patient satisfaction.
→Completes duties as assigned by manager or designee.
→Responsible for adhering to hospital policies, Title 22, and JCAHO Standards
→Is a team player.
→Displays positive attitude.
→Collaborates with licensed staff on issues related to patient needs and communicates to enhance outcomes.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Prioritizes assignments and workload to ensure timely and efficient patient transport. Applies principles of body mechanics in transporting patients, beds, or other equipment. Safely transports patients to and from surgery. Assists Same Day Surgery & PACU RN’s when requested.

Arranges workload assignments to ensure availability for assisting with nursing staff needs in the OR, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op areas. Gathers and assists in assembling supplies, equipment or positioning aids needed for perioperative patient care. Stocks designated supplies in the OR, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op areas.

Adheres to universal precautions. Adheres to aseptic technique.

Requirements

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Minimum (Required) High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not required) One year as a nursing assistant or orderly in an acute hospital setting.

Minimum (Required) Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare from American Heart Association

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $25.63. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perioperative Services Tech, under the direction of the Perioperative Services Staff RN, is responsible for the care and safety of any patients assigned to the tech and for performing technical and support duties for assigned areas of Perioperative Services

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Arcadia, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $43,680–$53,310 a year; 28% below the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
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