Surgical Attendant - Duke University Hospital

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of technical, environmental>, and patient care dutiesunder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurs e. These duties areperformed in accordance with established hospital and nursing policyand within the legal scope of practice for the unlicensedc aregiver.

Work Performed

Level IVerify patient locat ion and identification.Transferand/or assist patients during transport,f ollowing departmental safetyguidelines.Communicate with patients and res pond to patientneeds promptly, satisfy needs or refer their requests toa ppropriate personnel.Keep charge nurse informed of room statusand attend ant availability.Assist in the orientation of newstaff as requested bynu rse manager or designee.Provideemergency assistance as required and/ordi rected by surgeon and/ornursing personnel.Transport specimen, equipment, etc. toappropriate area in safe and efficient manner.According to thepl an of care developed by the RN, deliver patient care appropriate tothe a ge of the patients served.Successfully complete annualself-instructional unit regarding age appropriate care for the infant,toddler, child,adole scent, adult and geriatricpatients.Prepare the unit for cases/ procedure s utilizingfunctional equipment andsupplies.Assist with positioningthep atient and follow accepted procedures for preparation of patientsforsurg ical procedures.Assist with wraps, casts, anddressings.Route non-functio nal equipment to proper maintenancedepartment for repair, notingon equip ment what the malfunction appearsto be.Assist in minor maintenance funct ions (i.e. replace lightbulbs in power sources and surgical lights).Set up andtroubleshoot all equipment in service line and 85% of allequipment inother services.Accurately and safely use all patientpositioning devic es and tables.Clean equipment, tables andfloor as required withproper cl eaning solution.Collect, bagand remove soiled linen and trashproperly.Re place suctionliners,trash bags and other supplies as needed.Return cleanedequipment to appropriate area after the case.Stock and maintainadeain orderly work environment by keepingoperating rooms, storageareas, haquat e levels of supplies at scrub sink and sub rooms asappropriate.Maintllwa ys and all units clean, tidy andhazard free.Obtain and maintain unitsupp lies andequipment.Level IIPerform all duties of Level I inadditionto the following:Serve as a resource and role modelfor SurgicalAttendants and others.Provide leadership andguidance to Surgical Attendants underthe di rection of anRN.Assist with daily assignments in cooperation withunitman agement representatives.Cooperate in planning orientation ofnewSurgical Attendants, under the supervision of an RN.Providefeedback to management representative regarding orientation/ skills ofnew employees.Serve as a resource androle model for SurgicalAttendants and others.Provide leader ship and guidance toSurgical Attendants under the direction ofan RN.Assi st withdaily assignments in cooperation with unit managementrepresentati ves.Cooperate in planning orientation of newSurgical Attendants, under t he supervision of an RN.Providefeedback to management representative reg arding orientation/ skills ofnew employees.

Knowledge, Skill s and Abilities

Level IBasic mechanical knowledge forassembly of equipment andthe ability to comprehend and followinstructions.Knowledge ofsterile technique.Physical abilities to complete job dutieswhich incl ude heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, standing, and walking,ability to p ush,pull climb, stoop/kneel, reach overhead androtatetrunk for prolonge d periods.Level IISame as LevelI plusleadershipskills

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Work requires basic mechanical knowledge for assembly of equipment andthe ability to compre hend and follow instructions normally acquiredthrough a partial high sch ool education.

Experience

Level ISix months experien ce in a hospital setting or anequivalent combination of relevant educati on and/orexperience.Level IIThree years experience as SurgicalAttendant I, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/orexperience.< /p>

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Level ICurrent BCLS c ertification.Level IISame as Level Iplus, currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NAI) with the NorthCarolina Division of Facilities Services w ith no substantiated findingsof abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of p roperty (preferred but notrequired).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.