Perioperative Tech (CNA)

• Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN)
  
• Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds
  
• Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
  
• Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies
  
• Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing
  
• Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
  
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates
  
• Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
  
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
  
• Follows universal precautions.
  
• Completes incident reports per policy.
  
• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments.
  
• Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
  
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
  
• Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
  
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
  
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.
  

• Follows InterMed�s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
  
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
  
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
  
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
  
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
  
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
  
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
  
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.
  

• Education:
  
• + High school graduate or GED equivalent
  
• License/Certifications:
  
• + Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  

+ Current BLS certification required.

• Experience:
  
• + At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.
  
• Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
  
• Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
  
• + Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
  

+ Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter

• Excellent communication skills and strong �Customer Service†orientation
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.
  

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