Perioperative Support Associate

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UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary: Under direct supervision from physician/surgeon or RN, assists in the Intraoperative care of patients. This position is also responsible for a variety of cleaning, organizing and restocking duties. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Incumbent will be required to undergo on-the-job training for specific skills and competencies required in the position.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and promptly follows instructions given by physician/surgeon or RN, when assisting them with patient care procedures. Displays respect for the patient's privacy and dignity when performing duties.
• Recognizes emergency situations and immediately notifies physician/surgeon or RN, if neither are with the patient. Participates in self-evaluation by making notes/comments in the Accountabilities section of the annual review, updating skills checklist, and mutually setting professional goals for achievement with the manager.
• Always reads new policies, procedures, CQI materials and memos. Attends scheduled departmental meetings and reads minutes when unable to attend.
• Attends minimum required town hall meetings each year. Participates in continuing education/in-services/skills labs to maintain clinical competencies.
• Ensures the proper identification of patients before transporting.

Other information: Education Requirements: High school graduate or GED. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Nursing Assistant certificate or other medical training. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.