Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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Position Overview

• Assists in surgery with retracting, lifting, positioning, and holding body parts during surgery. This may require long periods of holding limbs during orthopedic surgeries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains sterile field while assisting physicians and nurses in surgery.
• Assists with operating room turnover and maintains cleanliness of the perioperative areas (i.e. mops floor, removes linens and trash). Assures room is ready for next case.
• Prepares stretchers, beds and patients in pre-op and post-op areas. Assembles suctions, cleans and remakes stretchers, stocks and checks par levels of blankets and pillows in warmers, and stocks personnel protection equipment.
• Transports patients safely to and from the surgery areas and assists nursing staff to maintain scheduled patient flow.
• Monitors patient during transport for changes and reports any patient or transport events.
• Assists with setting up an operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with stripping tables, beds, and stretchers.
• Practices aseptic hand washing technique according to policy.
• Disposes of waste materials, reprocesses instruments, scopes, and equipment per protocol.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection prevention, and isolation procedures.
• Assists with the stocking of supplies in the perioperative areas. Stocks linen, suction supplies and anesthesia supplies in the Operating Rooms. Maintains an adequate supply of brushes, caps, masks, shoe covers and other supplies in designated areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. transporting specimens).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 80 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience: One year experience as a Patient Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or related clinical experience preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED

Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, detail orientated and highly organized. Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work within a specialized fast paced environment. Ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions. Ability to relate and work effectively with others.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm.  

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.