DESCRIPTION - EXTERNAL

Title: Patient Care Assistant, Perioperative
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Surgery Services - MCH
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Variable (8hr)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant performs basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the Recovery Room Services nursing unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXTERNAL

At MemorialCare, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. MemorialCare stands for excellence in Health Care. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is a major regional provider of medical and surgical services. A Magnet®-designated teaching hospital, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has 420 beds. We consistently achieve national accolades for our quality care, including ranking as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Our unique environment allows for a range of medical services, from childhood to adulthood, to be structured under one roof. With our technology, our vision, and especially our talented professionals, we ensure our patients receive the best possible care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant Per Diem performs basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the (department name) nursing unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant PD facilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have basic knowledge of standard perioperative care procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is recommended.Minimum Requirements:
• Prior work experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of standard perioperative care procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is recommended.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is required.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is required.

• Performs activities as identified on Perioperative Patient Care Assistant competency checklist while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and privacy
• Participates as a member of the health care team.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean and healthful environment.
• Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education and training.
• Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects.
• Demonstrates skills consistent with standards of practice and Departmental
• Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more…Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.