Surgical Aide - Wailuku, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Description

Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs safe, courteous, and timely transport of patients; assists with transport of equipment, supplies, specimens and other items as directed. provides direct patient care by assisting with surgical preps, patient positioning, and communication with patients and family regarding surgical times, patient discharge and educational information as appropriate; assists with stocking and unloading of surgical supplies. performs other duties in department according to departmental policies, procedures and patient care needs; coordinates care needs of surgical patient with department nursing and technical staff to assure delivery of safe, quality customer service oriented care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinates pick up of surgical patients with department scheduling facilitator and nursing staff to assure timely arrival of patients.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, customer service, interpersonal relations, and problem solving

Education

• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

Additional Requirements:

• Communication and Mental Requirements: Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Patient transport and/or supply delivery.