Job Overview:

The Perioperative Assistant for the Operating Room reports to the Chief Surgical Asistant - GSH, Nurse Manager. The perioperative Assistant for the Sameday Surgery/PACU reports to the Nursing Manager. The perioperative Assistant for all areas is supervised by the cheif surgical assistant, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department to anesthesia or nursing staff. 

Job Requirements:

High School Degree or GED 
Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment 
1-2 years experience 
Hospital experience or exposure to patients in other health care settings 

Job Responsibilities:

Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner. 
Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms. 
Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame
The tasks written in this area for mostly performed in the Sameday Surgery department of perioperative services. Assist with dressing/undressing patient, lifting/turning patient, clipping patient prior to surgery, obtaining vital signs and EKGs prior to surgery, documenting on electronic medical record, performing blood glucose accuchecks, assisting with taking patients out to their vehicle for discharge, taking patient to/from toilet, and other tasks as delegated by RN. 


Other Job-Related Information:

Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care 

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community