Patient Care Tech (PRN) - TOSC

Details: Job:  Nursing Support GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - Transports patients to and from operation room, may include other areas as required; maintains cleanliness of operating room; assist with operation room turnover, sterile processing, inventory and supply maintenance, and performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISOR -  Nurse Manager or designeeSUPERVISES - N/ADUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:•  Assist in the transfer, positioning and transport of patients.•  Assists with turning over operating rooms between caseso  Cleans rooms between cases (e.g., dusts shelves and countertops, removes linens and places in bag for daily pickup, removes garbage from operating room and recovery room)•  Performs terminal cleaning of surgical area.•  Maintains sufficient supply levels, cleanliness and orderliness of all equipment and supplies:o  Familiar with location of equipment and supplieso  Assist with restocking and ordering of supplies.o  Distributes clean linen and scrubs to all appropriate areaso  Stocks scrub brushes, antimicrobial hand washing solution, and surgical supplieso  Keeps caps, masks, and shoe covers stockedo  Keeps the warmer stocked with blankets (as applicable)o  Keeps scrub sinks clean and free of debriso  Adequate supply of paper towels, toilet paper, and soap for all bathrooms and sink areas.•  Assists patients with urinals, bedpans, and emesis basins•  Performs general delivery service for the facility that (may include transporting specimens)  and runs errands as needed•  Keeps kitchen clean•  Assist with keeping waiting areas, lobbies, utility rooms, and patient care areas safe and clean for patients, visitors, and staff.•  Keeps hallway free of clutter•  Checks/empties sharps containers throughout facility•  Cleans and remakes stretchers/OR tables.•  Assist in monitoring and recording in environmental and equipment log.•  Answers phones.•  Assist with computer data entry as needed.•  Uses equipment in safe and effective manner; reporting repairs to appropriate person.•  Competent and responsible in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.•  Assist in sterile processing, as needed.•  Reduces hazards/risks, prevents accidents/injuries and maintains safe conditions in workplace.•  Completes on-going continual education to improve job performance, maintain licensure/certification/registration, and stays abreast of current trends and practices.•  Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions.•  Meets established goals and objectives•  Follows through with work assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete task.•  Practice and adhere to the 'Code of Conduct' philosophy and 'Mission and Value Statement'•  Other duties as assigned

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