PATIENT ASSISTANT I
Williamson Health
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYAssist with surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal Education / Training:
High School Graduate.Workplace Experience:
Perioperative CareEquipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system.Physical Environment:
A Surgery Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.Physical Effort:
- Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
- Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
- Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
- Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary.
- Assists with the patient's care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
- Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
- Handles/ transports medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
- Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
- Maintains work environment and organizes unit.
- Maintains position specific qualifications.
- Facilitates staff development.
- Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
- Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously.
- Responds to radio and reports promptly.
- Makes coordinator or secretary aware of location when leaving unit
- Turns over operating rooms effectively and efficiently.