About the role
Description
Title: Patient Care Assistant, Perioperative
Department: Recovery Room Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days (8hrs)
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant performs basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the Recovery Room Services nursing unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Performs activities as identified on Perioperative Patient Care Assistant competency checklist while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
- Participates as a member of the health care team.
- Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
- Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintains a safe, clean and healthful environment.
- Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education and training.
- Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects.
- Demonstrates skills consistent with standards of practice and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Prior work experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.
- Must have basic knowledge of standard perioperative care procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is recommended.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is required.
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