Patient Care Assistant - Homewood, United States - Surgery Partners

    Surgery Partners
    Surgery Partners Homewood, United States

    Found in: One Red Cent US C2 - 1 week ago

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    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The OR Assistant under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assists in the treatment and care of patients in the surgical phase of their treatment.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    High School graduate or equivalent.

    One year patient care experience preferably in a hospital setting.

    REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

    Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
    • Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
    • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
    • Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
    • Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
    • Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
    • Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
    • Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.