Reports to Director. Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics. Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies.MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

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  MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.


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  VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.


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  SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.


• Prepares the cart/bed for patients' post-op transfer.


• Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.


• Assists families to designated locations.


• Ensures that patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.


• Assists nursing staff in lifting and positioning patients on to transport cart, wheelchair, and patient bed.

• Assists with shaves and preps as needed and per OR guidelines.


• Performs terminal cleaning of OPS cubicles and carts on a regular basis.


• Makes lab runs, picks up/returns blood products, documents appropriate Blood bank requirements.


• Cleans patient nourishment refrigerator monthly.


• Daily documents the patient nourishment refrigerator temperature.


• Daily checks and changes the needle boxes in the department as needed.

• Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies from center core tote system to the OPS.


• Picks up and returns all types of supplies and equipment from CPD and Pharmacy.


• Orders stock inventory supplies using established par levels for cost control and assumes responsibility for restocking when supplies arrive.


• Keeps linen areas, warmers, and supply cart supplied and orderly.


• Reports damaged equipment to engineering, such as bad wheels, squeaks, etc.


• Assists with clean-up/setup of cubicles in OPS.

• Attends minimum of 50% of unit meetings and is responsible for 100% of information shared at meetings.


• Assists in orientation of new personnel as requested.


• Completes annual skills verification as determined by clinical needs and as documented by OPS Educator.

• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.


• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.


• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.


• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.


• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.


• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equip ment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.


• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.


• Complies with established organization and department policies.


• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.


• Cultivate human talent.


• Embrace performance improvement.


• Build greatness through accountability.


• Use information to improve and advance.


• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must maintain current CPR certification. Patient care experience in acute facility or free-standing ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of abbreviations and medical terminology.


• Working knowledge of equipment operation and safe use.


• Maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.


• Knowledge of Hospital Policies and Procedures.


• Strict adherence to aseptic techniques and practices.

• At risk for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.


• Physical Demands


• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.