Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA)
Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA)
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Job Description
Department Overview
Function as a member of the Perianesthesia team while under the direct supervision and direction of theregistered perianesthesia nurse.
The Perianesthesia PPA performs routine work in the perianesthesia environment to include:decontamination and cleaning cleaning of the physical surroundings and equipment stocking and roomsetup transporting patients and materials performing point of care testing and assisting with patient caretasks in the perianesthesia departments.
At OHSU the PPA promotes a culture where we imagine inspire engage and excel to ensure we meet everypatients needs. The PPA is expected to float within the Perioperative Division.
Function/Duties of Position
Equipment and Room Set Up and Turnover Assists with set up of:
- Perianesthesia Bays
- Block Bays
- ECT Beds
- Other areas as needed
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.
Decontamination and Cleaning
- Cleans and decontaminates medical equipment may make minor repairs or refer to repair person.
- Test equipment and instruments for proper operation
- Cleans hospital equipment such as infusion pumps suction machines and heating and cooling units
- May make minor repairs or refers to repair person
- Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in clinical and nonclinical areas
- Collects and empties trash and linen
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalentAND One year work experience in any field.
- Valid BLS certification at time of hire as indicated on the position description.
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to safely lift and transfer patients equipment supplies.
Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of biohazardous items within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).
Additional Details
Requires prioritization of multiple projects activities and assignments. May be exposed to excessiveauditory and visual stimulation. May be exposed to body fluids tissue and infectious processes. Subject tocomputer work for several hours as needed. Able to utilize all patient care equipment with work area.
All are welcome
Employment Type
Part-Time
