Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Full Time)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionJob SummaryProvides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager and Nurses.Job Specific Duties

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period. Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
• Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patients care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting.
• Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Acts proactively to anticipate need for patients comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
• Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements
  • American Heart Association BLS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout
    employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • High School education preferred
    • Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
    • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
    • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
    • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
    • Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
    • Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients
      
      Job : Nursing- Support (Clinical)
      
      Department : OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000
      
      Job Status
      :Full TimeRequired
      Preferred

      Job Industries

      • Other

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