Clinical Aide-Operating Room

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Performs diversified duties including transporting patients, monitoring and stocking supplies and

equipment, and assuring cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Education

• None
  
  

Experience

• One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting, preferred
  
  

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or
  
  

Placement In Job From One Of The Following

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
  
  

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to departments to help safeguard patients while they are at the hospital.
• Transports lab specimens, blood products and other items within the organization, as needed for
  
  

the assigned department.

• Assures the cleanliness and safety of the environment to provide the optimal sanitary environment
  
  

for all internal/ external customers of PHHS.

• Responsible for preparing and restocking equipment and supplies in clinic, procedural and
  
  

inpatient rooms.

• Maintains a positive working relationship with the unit staff, patients, families, visitors, and other
  
  

hospital administrative and medical staff to ensure the personal comfort and safety of patients,

and the unit activities meet the needs of the users.

• Acts as an aide for the nurses in the ambulation of patients to ensure the safety of both the patient
  
  

and staff.

• May perform patient observation (1:1 observation) as directed.
  
  

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes
  
  

recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the

overall goals of the department and Parkland.

• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
  
  

seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional

organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into

current work practices.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the
  
  

area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws,

accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and

guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

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