Periop Patient Care Asst

CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

The Surgical Patient Care Associate is a multi-skilled staff member who support team members under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

1. Applies principles of infection control in the OR using proper standards to clean ORs.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of exposure control policies in preparation and transport of bio hazardous materials.

3. Applies knowledge of correct surgical attire.

4. Assists OR staff with safe transfer and positioning of patients.

5. Delivers specimens, linen, supplies, messages, etc to the appropriate location.

6. Assists with obtaining or returning equipment to its proper location.

7. Dons sterile gloves to assist in limb holding during surgical skin asepsi

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of related health care experience
• American Heart Association BLS certification

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Ability to understand and develop processes that assist and aid the surgical team
  
• Good knowledge of operating room etiquette/processes/medical terminology
  
• Demonstrate competency in the opening and storing of sterile surgical supplies/sterile field