JOB SUMMARY:

• All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization.The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for a variety of tasks leading to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner while treating patients with respect and dignity. Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, the PCA assists in the care and preparation of surgical patient in accordance with individual needs, physician orders, and hospital policy and standards of patient care.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years of operating room experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

• Medical Assistant training preferred.

EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA County Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):

• Adheres to established hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Must demonstrate knowledge/understanding of Surgical Environment: Unrestricted, Semi-restricted, and Restricted areas; positive pressure environment; air exchanges, closure of doors at all times; surgical dress code; refrigerator and fluid/blanket warmer temperatures; and protocol for out -of-range temperatures.
• With Charge Nurse, plans and coordinates the orientation and training of students and new employees.

• Reviews the day’s surgical schedule and brings appropriate equipment to OR for the cases.

• Communicate changes, concerns with equipment/supplies/patient care, etc, to charge RN, throughout the day.

• Under the surgeon’s direction, assists in the proper safe positioning of the patient for surgery.

• Participates in projects as directed by the Charge Nurse, Manager or his/her designee.

• In accordance with hospital policies and procedures, demonstrates transportation: Transporting patients to and from surgery; appropriate patient identification; handling patients and families; patient safety; holding and transport of specimens to lab; blood products; transportation of limb/amputation; and proper body mechanics and patient movement techniques.

• Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of electrical safety: Checks all electrical equipment for proper working condition; plugs and power cords for fraying/damage; knowledge of red outlet function/location; appropriate use of extension cords, removes damaged or non-functioning equipment immediately and contacts BioMed; and ensures all clinical alarms are audible and not disabled.

• Assists in restocking supplies in Operating Room.

• Assists with room turnover

• Cleans equipment and gurneys after each use.

• Demonstrates a positive cooperative manner when dealing with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the approaches to and methods of Performance Improvement.
• Collaborates with Charge Nurse to identify own career and educational needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Salary Range: $18.65 - $26.72 per hour (DOE)