Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. The Spire network spans the Northeast and is continuing to grow.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provides hands-on care to patients in PACU under the direction of the RN in PACU and Pre-Op as needed
• Perform routine tasks under the supervision of the RN
• Take vital signs; temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure as needed once competency is completed and verified by RN and report all readings to the RN
• Answer patient calls for help and determine if additional help is needed
• Observe patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions. Report any abnormal changes or patterns in each patient to RN promptly
• Assist with providing patient nourishment with RN direction post-operatively
• Check patients’ glucose as directed by RN once competency is completed and verified by RN
• Clean and make beds and chairs after each patient use and perform light housekeeping duties as needed. Assis with bed flow to pre-op as needed.
• Accompany patients to their cars upon discharge to ensure safe discharge is completed
• Clean and turn over patient bays after discharge, including all monitors and equipment used
• Help prepare patient “packs” for closet and beds
• Store and move supplies, including the distribution of linen to all departments, and order supplies as needed
• Restock patient supplies in each patient bay on a daily basis
• Follow proper procedures for lifting and moving patients. Assist in transport of patients and their families between departments
• Perform monthly duties such as terminal cleans for bays and for stretchers; maintain documentation in logs as appropriate
• Observe all surgical regulations while in restricted area
• Maintain effective communication with team members at all times and ask for help or clarification of task if needed
• Assist in Medical Records as needed. Clerical duties such as surgical chart preparation, final chart order, filing, copying, and scanning may be necessary
• Maintain annual health assessments and requirements of ASC

Who you are:

Qualifications:

• High school or GED equivalent required
• Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed
• Follows policies and procedures
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned
• General medical practice knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy work environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong organizational skills

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO

• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

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