Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position assists Anesthesiologist and OR personnel with patient preparation and supply procurement for anesthesia induction and interventional procedures. Position ensures daily preparation and maintenance of anesthesia and interventional procedure equipment and supplies including processing, cleaning and sterilization. Position provides between case room turnover ensuring removal, cleaning, and decontamination of equipment utilized by anesthesia provider for and after each procedure, and restocking of surgical suite and sub-sterilization areas.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE:
Hospital/healthcare experience preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Demonstrated physical dexterity to operate sensitive equipment; demonstrated effective interactive and communication skills(writing, verbal, presentation). Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; to set priorities and solve problems; to respond quickly to emergency requests; to communicate effectively (orally and in writing). Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively within the healthcare system, with patients and family members and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. physicians, Respiratory, DI, LAB, etc.). Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care; and to assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. BLS certification obtained within one year of hire.
Job Location
The Valley Health System-Ridgewood
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Benefits
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
Salary
Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
Pay Range: $21.36 - $26.70 (per hour)
EEO Statement
Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,