The Perioperative Patient Assistant 1 performs routine work in the perioperative and procedural environment to include: decontamination, assembly of peel packs, testing and distribution of instruments, medical equipment, and supplies, cleaning of the physical surroundings and equipment, and transporting patients and materials to assist with patient care in the perioperative and procedural departments.

 

Function as a member of the Perianesthesia team, while under the direct supervision and direction of the Perianesthesia registered nurse.

 

At OHSU, the Perianesthesia PPA promotes a culture where we imagine, inspire, engage and excel to ensure we meet every patient's needs.

Patient Care Support

• Assists with the following patient care tasks:
  • Nutrition and Hydration
  • Dressing and Undressing
  • Elimination and Toileting
  • Clipping hair and assisting with HCG bath in preparation for surgical procedure.
  • Patient mobilization – use of crutches, walkers or wheelchairs (must have SPM training).
  • Measuring and Recording: vital signs, pulse oximetry, urinary output (both voided and from drainage systems), pain level (using facility approved pain scale), patient weight, etc.

Equipment and Room Set Up and Turnover

• Assists with set up of Perianesthesia Bays, Block Bays, and other areas as needed

Customer Service & Patient Experience

• High level engagement to respond to patient and team member requests in a customer-focused and timely manner. Effectively utilizes customer service techniques to deliver an excellent patient experience. Greets, rooms, and transfers patients in EPIC. Answers phones and scans records into electronic chart.

Decontamination and Cleaning

• Cleans and decontaminates medical equipment - may make minor repairs or refer to repair person.
• Tests equipment and instruments for proper operation.
• Cleans hospital equipment such as infusion pumps, suction machines and heating and cooling units.
• Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in clinical and nonclinical areas.
• Collects and empties trash and linen.

Other Duties as Assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent AND 

• One year work experience in any field.  

• Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio-hazardous items within 90 days of hire. 

• A PPA candidate may be required to have a valid BLS certification at time of hire as indicated on the position description.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to communicate well with others. 

• Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors.

• Basic computer skills may be required.

• Good prioritization and organizational skills.

• Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case.

• Prompt, efficient and dependable.

• Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.

• Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR
• Certified Nurse Assistant; OR
• 1 year job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes; OR
• certified registered central service technician (CRCST).

Work schedule will need to align with, and require flexibility to, changing department needs. Ability to perform routine duties with minimal supervision. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy supervision. 

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.