Patient Care Assistant
Full Time | Surgery
DEPARTMENT: Surgery
JOB POSITION: Patient Care Assistant
JOB STATUS: Full-Time position working approximately 80 hours per two-week pay period. Primary shift responsibility will be 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate. Hospital background and departmental experience preferred. Must exemplify a strong initiative and enthusiasm for the position including a professional demeanor in appearance and the ability to communicate, be an independent thinker and be a customer service leader.
JOB DUTIES: In collaboration with the Perioperative Nurse provides direct care to Surgical/Endoscopy Patients including vital signs, collecting specimens, removal of IV’s and other duties as delegated by the Perioperative Nurse. Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Answer the telephone in accordance with WMH telephone etiquette. Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies. Assist with transportation of patients as needed. Assist with preparation of the operating room including retrieval of necessary equipment for surgeries. Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case. Assist with opening of supplies and instruments.
JOB AVAILABILITY: To be discussed with the applicant at the time of interview.
COMPENSATION: To be discussed with the applicant at the time of interview.
CONTACT PERSON: Brock Sowers, Director of Perioperative Services, by fax at 419-209-0000, or email at soweb0014@wyandotmemorial.org.