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
Patient Care DutiesMaintains BLS certification
Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelinesDemonstrates knowledge of how to maintain a sterile field; supervised by surgeon, PA / RNFA and RNAssist with patient positioning, lifting and / or transferring in perioperative areasDemonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, in compliance with HIPPAUnderstands the protocol for responding to emergency situationsOpens and checks sterile supplies and trays under supervision of circulating nurseAssists in surgery with retracting, under direct supervision of surgeonDemonstrates proficiency with setting up medical equipment safely, such as the beach chair / spider attachmentsTakes patient specimens out to the pick-up area and makes copies of pathology slips as per policyRetrieves floor bed from inpatient department if patient is being admittedGeneral Cleaning DutiesAssist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice
Collects soiled linen from the ORs, SPD and locker rooms, places in soiled utility binTerminally cleans stretchers at the end of the day, and when the OR is finished with them but before placing in PACUTerminally cleans special equipment (stirrups, spider, and spine table pieces)Returns positioning devices and equipment at the end of cases / day as neededPerforms various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly mannerPerforms all assigned errands and duties promptlySets up mop bucketsRestocking DutiesObtains necessary equipment, sterile supplies, and positioning aids for scheduled cases according to preference cards
Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and peri-operative areasRestocks the ORs with linens and suppliesRefill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the dayAssists with inventory quarterly per policyAssists with checking outdates monthlyPicks OR cases for the next day, making sure to fill out the Needs list for SPD and communicate to Materials Management / Team Lead any missing itemsProperly returns sterile supplies and equipment using appropriate precautions to maintain sterilityRestocks clean supply room when deliveries arriveRestocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc)Restock Neptunes manifolds, webril in tourniquet machines, and dock Neptunes to run washes nightly / (weekly long cycle)General DutiesParticipates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational requirements as appropriate
Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns, or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective mannerSeeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in questionDemonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures. At all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practiceReviews Operating Room Schedule to determine the daily needs of the unitObtains and sets up necessary equipment, sterile supplies, and positioning aids for scheduled cases according to preference cardsChecks case carts / pulled cases for completionRecord and document temperature of refrigerators and freezerAssists orientation of new employeesResponds promptly to overhead pagesOther duties as assignedPhysical 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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