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The pre-anesthesia preparation unit is a fast-paced department aimed at focusing on quality presurgical care that fosters patient safety and successful surgical outcomes. We are a 25-bed unit located on 4 South and 4 East serving the main OR endoscopy and other procedural areas. The preoperative phase of care includes a patient assessment a physical preparation of the patient through performing labs diagnostic studies and other care items such as IV insertion and medication administration a psychological preparation of the patient to reduce anxiety associated with having surgery and patient teaching. Communication and interdisciplinary teamwork serve as a essential link to ensuring safe and quality patient care.

This position is full time working the day shift with occasional weekends and rotating holidays

• Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.

• May assist with patient admissions transfers and discharges.

• Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• May review medical records for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.

• Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.

• Transports patients supplies specimens and equipment within the facility.

• May assist with chart audits.

• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients.

• May participate in the sitter process

• Interacts with patients visitors physicians and other health professionals.

• Answers incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls as needed and takes messages.

• Provides scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling including back up coverage.

• Operates and maintains general office equipment. Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.

• Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.

• Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds.

• Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.

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employee must attend mandatory orientation classes during daytime hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks of employment. All classes require to be in person except for 2 online classes.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or GED.

Experience: none

Licensure certification and/or registration: none unless the following:

• Critical Access Area - Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and team-working skills. Must be organized and self -motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.

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For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy healthy life at work and when youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training