Assists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurse
Disconnects patient from monitors in pre-op then move patient into surgery suite, hook patient up to monitors and oxygen
Assists with operating room turnover and room closure
Provides nourishment to patients as directed by the RN
Assists nurse in pre-op with hooking up patient to monitors
Performs tasks necessary to function as part of the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly such as: making beds, emptying trash, putting away supplies, etc.
Assists with prepping of the surgical site
Makes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as needed
Stocks patient nourishment refrigerator
Reports any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor
Maintains infection control guidelines
Performs any and all duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Customer Service Experience
One-year medical office and/or surgery experience preferred
CPR certification
Experience in Ophthalmology is a plus
Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible schedule Monday-Friday
This is a Safety Sensitive position
Benefits & Perks
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
