What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Patient Care Assistant, Women's Surgery position at MemorialCare?
Title: Patient Care Assistant, Perioperative
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Women's Surgery
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days (8hr)
Pay Range*: $21.45/hr - $21.75/hr
Bonus: $1,500 Sign On
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Perioperative Patient Care Assistantperforms basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the Surgery Services nursing unit at MemorialCare Long BeachMedical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistantfacilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Performs activities as identified on Perioperative Patient Care Assistant competency checklist while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
- Participates as a member of the health care team.
- Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
*Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
*Maintains a safe, clean and healthful environment.
*Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education and training.
*Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects.
*Demonstrates skills consistent with standards of practice and Departmental
*Policies and Procedures.
*Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Prior work experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.
- Must have basic knowledge of standard perioperative care procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is recommended.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is required.
- High school diploma or equivalency
MemorialCare believes that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity. This means that MemorialCare does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race (including traits associated with race, such as natural and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, use of or request for family or medical leave, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, contraceptive and reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected by state, federal or local law.
If you are vision-impaired or have other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at MemorialCare, please contact Human Resources (Long Beach Medical Center: 562-933-1251, Shared Services: 714-377-3261, Orange Coast Medical Center: 714-378-7916, Saddleback Medical Center: 949-452-3633).
Salary : $21 - $1,500
