Transporter Aide
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Weston
Posted on: April 4, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Details Works within the Department of Surgical Services is
based on the philosophy of Peri-Operative care developed by AORN.
Specializes in the Peri-Operative setting and performs activities
under the direction of the Peri-Operative Nurse to assist with care
of the surgical patient. Uses proper body mechanics utilizing
creative application of knowledge, skills, and interpersonal
competencies. Assists the provision of quality individualized
Patient Care. Performs peer education, maintenance of a safe and
clean OR environment. Delivers support, reassurance, advocacy,
efficient provision of resources. Maintains supply inventory.
Monitors environmental equipment. Provides patient transport, and
integration and coordination of care across settings and
disciplines. Responsibilities: * Identifies in a professional
manner, the surgical patient by checking ID Band; asks the Patient
to state name prior to transport.* Notifies Nursing staff of
arrival.* Reports immediately any significant changes in patient
condition.* Provides safe patient transfer with side rails in up
position.* Utilizes two-man transfer technique.* Assures patient is
warm and provides safe environment upon entry to OR Department.*
Provides nursing staff with patient chart and assist in OR record
preparation.* Maintains active communication with Surgical Control
Desk regarding any encountered patient delays.* Safely assists in
lifting, moving and positioning of the surgical patient while
following correct body mechanics protocols.* Assists the RN during
surgical positioning, modes of anesthesia and surgical site prep.*
Performs daily cleaning duties following policy and procedure,
universal precautions.* Maintains strong hand washing technique
between patient contacts and room cleaning.* Assists in terminal
cleaning protocol of OR suites when directed.* Assures surgical
equipment is moved to proper location after cleaning and surgical
bed is replaced to LOCKED position.* Decontaminates equipment,
stretchers and beds following use and prepares post op beds and
stretchers in a timely manner.* Keeps sub-sterile rooms and scrub
sink areas free of water/soap spills.* Maintains sufficient
inventory of cleaning supplies, masks, and scrub supplies for all
designated areas with Department.* Follows recommended standard of
utilizing one mop head per procedure to eliminate cross
contamination.* Restocks irrigation and blankets daily to
appropriate locations.* Validates environmental supply inventory
for needed rotation to verify any expired product line.* Validates
specimens in logbook prior to transport to pathology. Initials book
with time.* Monitors and records temperature of OR suites/warming
cabinets according to policy and procedure.* Assures that all
biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly utilizing
universal precautions.* Communicates effectively with the Surgical
Control Desk to note schedule progression in the OR Suite.* Remains
accountable at all times to Surgical Control Desk.* Directs and
delegates activity of team members to ensure proper room
utilization through decreased turnover time.* Provides support at
all levels to reduce OR room turnover.* Other duties as assigned.
Education: * High School Graduate or equivalent. Certifications: *
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Complexity of Work: * All
employees are expected to meet the standards of performance
outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as
applied to the position:* World Class Service Orientation: Includes
attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that
enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer
needs and expectations in a positive manner.* Adaptability:
Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job
responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment
and accepting supervisory feedback.* Efficiency and Effectiveness:
Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as
organization skills necessary to perform successfully.* Essential
Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies,
procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment,
including maintenance of required competencies and communication
skills.* Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes
overall accountability for assigned work group relative to
operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary
constraints.* Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline
those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this
classification. This description of duties is not intended to be
all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of
supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of
responsibility. Work Experience: * Minimum one year experience in
an acute care hospital setting preferred.* Strong follow-through
and understanding of the principle of universal precautions.*
Ability to resolve conflicts and assure fair workload among team
members.* Displays collaborative attitude with department director,
physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to
ensure operational efficiency; problem solving interactions and
exercise self-control.* Needs minimal sustained direction in
assessing work load, defining priorities and carrying out
departmental responsibilities, self-starter and self-motivating.
Physical Requirements: * Workload is heavy and requires constant
lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and
supplies.* Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance
and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.* Stooping, pushing and
pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position
for surgery.* Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize
multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests with
courtesy and respect.* Working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per
day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the
daily surgical schedule. Personal Protective Equipment: * Follows
Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as
required for procedures.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Fort Lauderdale , Transporter Aide, Other , Weston, Florida
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