Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA)
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31849 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Allied Health Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Overview
Supply and Equipment Assistance
Assisting in set-up and retrieval of supplies – serve as a runner for supplies located outside of the procedure room. Obtain supplies from MPV in the event the supply is not available at CHH2.
Assist staff in restocking supply carts and in procedure rooms.
Assist in set-up and retrieval of equipment – serve as a runner for equipment located outside of the procedure room. Obtain equipment from the hill in the event the equipment is not available at CHH2.
Responds to pages to assist in retrieving dirty scopes from the procedure room and sending them to sterile processing.
Transport endoscopes to Centralized Sterile Processing Department (CSPD).
Responds to pages to retrieve clean scopes from CSPD and return them to the scope cabinet.
Cleans medical equipment, fluoroscopy (fluoro) beds in procedure rooms, patient positioning and transferring devices, stretchers/wheelchairs, and hard surfaces including, but not limited to counters, tray tables, and flooring.
Checks for the integrity of sterile instruments and trays.
Transports sterile instruments and trays to and from sterile processing.
Checks supplies for compromised packaging and expired product.
Return unused supplies to the core post procedure.
Cleans equipment after every procedure.
Orders linen and restock the blanket warmers.
Immediately available to transport medical equipment, labs, blood products, and supplies to and from various locations within the Perioperative and Procedural units of OHSU.
Room Turnover and Set Up
Responds to pages to assist with procedure room turnover which includes, but is not limited to: cleaning equipment, fluoroscopy beds, carts, patient monitoring equipment, hard surfaces, patient transfer or positioning items, removing and replacing used disposable equipment, and removing all trash, soiled linen, and full sharps containers.
Calls anesthesia tech for anesthesia turnover as directed.
Assists with setting up the procedure room for the next procedure which includes, but is not limited to: setting up equipment, gathering supplies, placing clean linen on fluoroscopy tables, assisting in opening sterile supplies and instruments, and obtaining endoscopes for procedures.
Patient Care Support
Assist the staff in transferring, positioning, and prepping patients as directed.
Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Assists in transferring and positioning patients to and from a stretcher or wheelchair to fluoroscopy bed using transportation-assist devices including Hovermatts, Slipps, ceiling lifts, and slider boards.
Maintains patient stretcher or wheelchair equipment in designated locations.
Provides BLS-trained patient care during cardiac or respiratory arrests.
Desk Duties
Scheduling responsibilities using Epic include:
Adding inpatient procedures as directed
Checks in patients for their procedure
Coordinates and communicates with scheduler regarding procedure orders and scheduling needs.
Prepares outpatient and inpatient charts for same day and next day procedures.
Makes pre-procedure patient phone calls and post procedure patient follow up phone calls. Documents the phone call in the patient’s chart in Epic. Escalates patient needs to the Nurse Coordinator as needed.
Calls for emergency response help (code blue, rapid response, massive transfusion)
Assumes role of Mission Control Coordinator as assigned
Miscellaneous:
Responds to pages to send specimens to the respective department (pathology, lab, etc.)
Transports specimens or blood products to appropriate department as directed
Contains all soiled linen and trash in the respective area.
Manages the cleanliness of the work area by ensuring the core is free and clear of clutter and trash.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Responsibilities
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) may include specialized vocational courses.
Customer service experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills
Cooperation and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, technicians, technologists, patients, providers, and other departments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, patients, and visitors.
Basic computer skills may be required.
Good prioritization and organizational skills
Flexibility, ability to effectively manage unforeseen requests
Prompt, efficient, and dependable
Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality
BLS
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Qualifications
Hospital or healthcare related experience.
Experience using integrative healthcare record systems (e.g., Epic)
