PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carries out delegated tasks under the direction of the RN
- Prepares stretchers and OR beds.
- Documents in the medical record, as necessary including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
- Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC
- Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
- Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
- Follows universal precautions.
- Completes incident reports per policy.
- Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to patient check in, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, preparation for the following days surgeries.
- Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
- Provides point of care testing and maintains quality control testing.
- Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse
- Assists with room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
- Assembles and maintains supplies for anesthesia.
- Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
- Advocates the mission, philosophy, and core values of InterMed’s mission statement.
- Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
- Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- Current BLS required.
- At least one year of related experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.
- Preferred Certification in Sterile Processing
- Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
- Proficient with Windows based computer applications
- Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
- Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter
- Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation
- Ability and willingness to provide excellent customer service to patients, InterMed colleagues and vendors.
- Ability to work independently and accurately.
- Ability to work well in a busy environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member.
Schedule:
Approved: Two 9-hr days per week (18 hours total)
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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