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PeriOperative Associate -Temporary - Shift Pay: Competitive Location: Bakersfield/California Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: PERIO002658 Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. Position: PeriOperative Associate - Extra Help - Shift Job Description: Under the direction of the Perioperative Leadership and in cooperation with other Perioperative Associates, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Perioperative Departments, patient and equipment transportation, and maintenance of assigned supply inventory. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The PeriOperative Team Associate (PTA) performs tasks following established procedures under close supervision of the PeriOperative Nursing Staff. This position is responsible for providing a full range of patient care and facility related support services. The PeriOperative Associate also assists and supports departmental supply ordering process, demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision, maintains excellent time management skills, and assists in the efficient flow and safety of the PeriOperative patient. Essential Functions: Performs cleaning tasks in patient and non-patient care areas within the perioperative department. Demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of cleaning and disinfectant techniques and Universal Precautions with ability to apply them in all phases of perioperative assigned responsibilities. Removes, transports, and disposes of refuse and contaminated material according to perioperative and industry standards. Prepares surgical suites to include the assembly, cleaning and disassembly of multiple surgical surfaces and equipment ensuring a clean surgical environment. Monitor, order, stock, and rotate general inventory in the perioperative department within the required timeframes. Safely transport patients within the hospital as directed; assists in the transfer of patients to and from wheel chairs and beds along with positioning of patients under the direction of clinical staff. Distributes and collects patient trays. Assists in patient preparedness activities such as clipping and cast removal. Maintains effective working relationships with patients, the public and hospital staff. Transports and/or retrieves perioperative materials/items to and from various locations in the hospital. Complete required documentation within established timelines. Maintains real time communication within the unit regarding status of availability and assigned work. Ensures radio transmitter is operational and utilized when on duty; Conducts a hand-off report to oncoming shift as indicated; Attends departmental/hospital in-service orientation, training and other meetings. Identifies room and facility maintenance needs and reports to appropriate staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards: Nine (9) months experience in an acute care facility in one or more of the following fields preferred: Housekeeping Transportation Laundry work Janitorial Services Patient Care Services Operating Room/Procedural Suite experience; Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; use proper body mechanics when transporting patients to protect patient and self; utilize the assigned radio transmitter using appropriate telephone etiquette; handle information requests with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality; work toward a teamwork concept with all members of the Peri-Operative team, support a motto of PATIENT COMES FIRST, and handle all patient, peers, other department personnel, volunteers and external service providers in a courteous and professional manner. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical. Supplemental: Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. A background check will be conducted for this classification. About the Company Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty medical services throughout Kern County, CA. Visit our site to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr