Perioperative Resource Asst

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Perioperative Resource Asst','23000038','The Perioperative Resource Assistant position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It is recognized other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. As a member of the Perioperative Surgical Team and under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse and/or an anesthesiologist the Perioperative Resource Assistant will assist in the delivery of patient care to pediatric surgical patients in a safe and organized manner. Will be responsible to maintain supplies and equipment in the induction room, operating rooms and all anesthetizing locations: set-up and support anesthesia cases, including but not limited to cardiac cases; and ensure availability of anesthesia equipment and monitors; perform routine maintenance and point of care testing and documentation on anesthesia medical devices. In addition, may provide patient transport and environmental support as needed.','!*!Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year Experience in environmental services, transport services, nursing/surgical services (Required)1 year Prior experience as an anesthesia support tech in a surgical service environment (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgePossess good oral and written communication skills.Performs oral and written tasks accurately.Possess good organizational skills and pays attention to detail.Interacts professionally with staff, patients and families.Able to maintain composure and focus on assigned tasks in a high stress environment.Functional AccountabilitiesEquipment ManagementMaintain pre-set levels of unit supplies and materials in storage and patient care areas. Report, document and seek repair of malfunctioning non-anesthesia related equipment. Review designated induction room/operating room s equipment on a daily basis for ensure function and availability, including stretchers, oxygen tanks, oxygen gauges, and anesthesia monitors, suction devices. Assist in setting up OR tables, ensure availability of positioning devices based on circulation nurse, surgeon and anesthesia input. Ensure cleanliness and re-stocking of positioning devices, anesthesia equipment, medical equipment to their proper location. Clean and sterilize largynscope handles, blades, LMA and return them to their proper location; clean room, equipment, and stretchers using proper asepsis techniques; clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Anesthesia Related FunctionsEnsure the necessary anesthesia equipment and supplies are available. Clean and restock the induction rooms between patient use. Ensure the assigned room has all the necessary supplies needed for intravenous and arterial line insertions, spinal/epidural catheter placement. Stock anesthesia pixis and assist with ordering anesthesia supplies and organize anesthesia supplies in mini-warehouse. Set up IV's for anesthesia provider. Support anesthesia in Cath Lab, CT scan,MRI, Nuclear med., GI suite; assist with anesthetic room and turnover-masks, circuits, laryngoscopes, heated circuit, etc. Nursing Support Perform all activities following OSHA guideline and practices; observes aseptic principlesAssist in preparation of the operating room; set up equipment and pull supplies, and return equipment to its designated locations.3Check, clean, restock assigned operating rooms, including but not limited to anesthesia carts and storage areas, including maintaining availability of betadine, saline, scrub brushes, caps and masks.Check expiration dates of medication placed in the medication refrigerator, mediprep station, medication cabinet; return expired medication to the pharmacy .Transport blood and specimens to and from Laboratory as needed.Assist surgical supply assistant and put away surgical supplies in min-warehouse.Know expiration dates and be able to ascertain the expiration dates on sterile supplies; if expired, pull them from circulation and send them to be re-sterilized in SPD.Transport FunctionsTransport patients to the Operating Room with complete charts, including signed permit, history and physical, and pre-op checklist, and appropriate identification. Assist in the transport of patients to the critical care units after complex surgical procedure such a s cardiac, neurosurgery or spinal fusion; apply correct body mechanics and principles of safety . Provide positioning devices after consultation with the registered nurse, anesthesiologist, and surgeon. CommunicationSpeak to patients, families, visitors, staff and other Hospital personnel using kind, friendly and tactful communications. Respond to questions and requests in a helpful manner. Report patient/family concern/complaint to charge nurse immediately. Seek assistance from charge nurse or care team member when confronted with an unfamiliar situation or problem. Obtain equipment, supplies, required services from other departments; use appropriate method, tact and diplomacy. Non-Essential FunctionContribute to the achievement of established departmental goals and objectives and adheres to departmental policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards; comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.Accept direction from charge nurse/designeeSecure personal items and valuables in assigned locker.Remain on unit during assigned tour of duty, notify charge nurse when leaving the unit for unit/patient care related errands (e.g., Pharmacy pick-up, assisting patient to inpatient unit, etc.) or assigned breaks.Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking and socializing (done only during assigned breaks)Leave patient care area when assigned shift is completed after notifying the charge nurse.Use downtime productively during assigned tour of duty.Attend mandatory in-service/educational programs to learn about new products, equipment, skills.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance','District of Columbia-WASHINGTON','','111 Michigan Avenue','','Washington','20010','Administrative Support / Customer Service','Surgery COE','O - PRN','R (Regular)','O - PRN','Variable','Variable','Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays','Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays','Mar 11, 2023','Perioperative Resource Asst

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Childrens National Med Center
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