PRN Operating Room Patient Care Assistant

FT Operating Room Patient Care Assistant

Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team-players and a welcoming team-oriented staff.

Job Duties:

• Takes vital signs and records this information on a medical chart.
• Assists with the collection of lab specimens.
• Transports patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examining rooms.
• Assists patients who need help walking or standing.
• Communicates a patient’s needs to nurses and doctors as appropriate.
• Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition.
• Updates relief workers on any unusual situations that may need to be addressed during their shift.

Skills and Abilities:

• Has strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be.
• Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others
• Has the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Is able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Possesses good time management skills.

Training, experience and education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of Operating Room or patient care experience in an ambulatory surgical setting strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire.

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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