Second Assist / Orderly PRN

Second Assistant / Orderly PRN

This position will perform nursing-related duties in providing for personal and environment care of patients across the care continuum from infant to geriatric. The Second Assistant will work in a structured environment under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Second Assistant will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care in accordance with the standards of care of the facility, following the approved policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certified
• Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians, and ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical strength to move and lift equipment safely

Essential Functions

Maintains BLS certification

Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice

Obtains necessary equipment, sterile supplies, and positioning aids for scheduled cases according to preference cards

Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational requirements as appropriate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, instruments, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and / or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push / pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. Employee must be able to stand and hold retractors. The employee must be able to stand and / or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range : $ 42,500 - $55,400 / annual

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