Surgical Services Associate - FT PACU

at  Mercy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure.
• Assists with the maintenance of the department equipment and supplies.
• Performs routine daily patient care activities: transporting and positioning, gathering and documenting patient data (ex. Vital signs, POC testing).
• Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient and workflows within the department.
• Trains new coworkers based on competency.
• Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.
• Utilities good clinical judgment and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of practice.
• Maintains compliance with certifications and eLearning assignments.
• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education:
• Experience:
• None required.
• Licensure:
• None required.
• Certifications:
• BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Please refer the Job description for details