Department Overview

Function as a member of the surgical team, while under the direct supervision and direction of the registered Perioperative nurse.

 

The Perioperative Patient Assistant 2 will provide assistance with cleaning and preparing operating rooms, retrieving and cleaning equipment, retrieving and stocking supplies and related items; supports the environment of the unit or service; supports patient care through assistance with prepping and opening supplies before surgery.

 

At OHSU, the PPA 2 promotes a culture where we imagine, inspire, engage and excel to ensure we meet every patient's needs.

Function/Duties of Position

Supplies

• Opening supplies
• Assisting in set-up, retrieving supplies
• Retreiving supplies during the case
• Immediately available outside the OR
• Getting next case cart and checking to ensure complete
• Stocking

Equipment

• Assisting in set-up
• Retrieving equipment
• Cleaning equipment
• Immediately available outside the OR

Cleaning the OR Space/ Opening supplies

• Wiping down equipment, furniture, and OR space 
• Mopping
• Partnering with a team to achieve an efficient process and meet a turnover target time for completion

Patient Care Support

• Helping with patient prep and positioning
• Assisting the OR team with needs
• Immediately available inside/outside the OR

Continuous engagement with the surgical team. Must remain immediately available in or just outside the OR suite at all times.

Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion and; Certification Training for Surgical Cleaning Technicians (CSCT) by the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHCE).
• Two years’ of continuous experience as a Perioperative Patient Assistant 1 - or equivalent experience in an acute care center or ambulatory surgery center with primary responsibility related to the class specifications of an OHSU PPA 1.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation. Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Basic computer skills may be required.
• Good prioritization and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case.
• Prompt, efficient and dependable.
• Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR Certified Nurse Assistant; OR
• 1 year job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes; OR
• certified registered central service technician (CRCST).

Additional Details

Work schedule will need to align with department needs and will required to be flexible to changing department needs. Day shift hours, 5 weekdays per week, no regular weekends. Shift start time between 0630 - 0800, 8 hour days.  Potential for on-call, overtime. Ability to perform routine duties with minimal supervision. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy.

All are welcome

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 [email protected].