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2 months ago
Position Title: Patient Care Assistant
PRIMARY ROLE: To deliver comprehensive perioperative support to individuals undergoing medical procedures, under the supervision of registered nurses and surgeons at Spectrum Vision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre-Operative Duties:
- Welcome and confirm patient identity.
- Guide patients to the preoperative area to validate medical history and preoperative information, including vital signs, date of birth, surgical site, and medication details.
- Notify nursing staff or anesthesiologist of any irregular vital signs, level of consciousness, or non-compliance with fasting instructions.
- Ensure proper consent signatures for procedures are obtained.
- Mark the surgical site accurately after verification with the patient and medical records.
- Confirm patient identity and date of birth, and apply identification bands.
- Assist patients in donning surgical gowns, caps, and booties.
- Support staff as required.
- Contribute to preoperative preparations as necessary.
- Complete continuing education units as mandated.
- Assist in sanitizing all surfaces and equipment using appropriate germicidal wipes.
- Replace sharps containers as necessary.
Intra-Operative Responsibilities:
- Support patients and nursing personnel in transferring to the operating room, positioning them appropriately and applying monitors.
- Prepare the operating room by disinfecting all surfaces and equipment.
- Assist in the handling, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments, provided training has been completed and continuing education units specific to sterile processing are maintained.
- Ensure cleanliness of surfaces and monitors in the operating room between procedures.
- Facilitate the turnover of the operating room.
- Help transfer patients to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Dispose of waste at the conclusion of surgeries and at the end of the day.
- Assist in restocking the operating room at the end of the surgical day.
- Replace sharps containers as required.
- Support the wrapping of instruments for sterilization.
- Contribute to the cleaning of the sterilization area at the end of the day or surgical week.
- Provide assistance with Femto Laser and scrub support as needed.
Post-Operative Duties:
- Welcome and identify patients upon their arrival to the PACU.
- Assist patients in removing surgical gowns, hats, and booties.
- Apply monitors and report any abnormalities in vital signs or consciousness levels to nursing staff or anesthesiologist.
- Provide nourishment to patients as required.
- Assist nursing staff as necessary.
- Accompany patients and their designated support persons to the exit.
- Disinfect chairs, tables, and monitors with germicidal wipes upon patient discharge.
- Contribute to preoperative preparations as needed.
- Manage laundry as necessary.
- Ensure the blanket warmer is stocked.
- Complete continuing education units as required.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Organize and compile patient charts, including obtaining medical histories and clearances from medical offices.
- File and maintain charts and paperwork as needed.
- Retrieve charts for peer reviews or other requirements.
- Assemble necessary documentation packets.
- Restock supplies in all restrooms.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Assist medical doctors, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses as required.
- Support in both routine and emergency situations.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Multi-Skilled Technician program. Continuing education units as mandated by the Infection Control Liaison.
