Surgical Attendant-Duke University Hospital- Weekday OR- 6:30am-5:00pm

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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, environmen tal, and patient care dutiesunder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. These duties areperformed in accordance with established hospita l andnursing policyand within the legal scope of practice for the unlice nsedcaregiver.

Work Performed

Level IVerify patient location and identification.Transferand/or assist patients during transp ort,following departmental safetyguidelines.Communicate with patients and respond to patientneeds promptly, satisfy needs or refer their request s toappropriate personnel.Keep charge nurse informed of room statusand a ttendant availability.Assist in the orientation of newstaff as requested bynurse manager or designee.Provideemergency assistance as required and /ordirected by surgeon and/ornursing personnel.Transport specimen, equip ment, etc. toappropriate area in safe and efficient manner.According to theplan of care developed by the RN, deliver patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Successfully complete annualself-instruct ional unit regarding age appropriate care for the infant,toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatricpatients.Prepare the unit for cases/ proc edures utilizingfunctional equipmentand supplies.Assist with positionin gthepatient and follow accepted procedures for preparation of patientsfo rsurgical procedures.Assist with wraps, casts, anddressings.Route non-fu nctional equipment to proper maintenancedepartment for repair, notingon equipment what the malfunction appearsto be.Assist in minor maintenance functions (i.e. replace lightbulbs in power sources and surgical lights) .Set up andtroubleshoot all equipment in service line and 85% of allequi pment inother services.Accurately andsafely use all patientpositioning devices and tables.Clean equipment, tables andfloor as requiredwithprope r cleaning solution.Collect, bagand remove soiled linen and trashproperl y.Replace suctionliners, trash bags and other supplies as needed.Returnc leanedequipment to appropriate area after the case.Stock and maite.Maint ain orderly work environment by keepingoperating rooms, storagentainadeq uate levels of supplies at scrub sink and sub rooms asappropriaareas, ha llways and all units clean, tidy andhazard free.Obtain and maintain unit supplies andequipment.Level IIPerform all duties of Level I inadditiont o the following:Serve as a resource and role modelfor SurgicalAttendants and others.Provide leadership andguidance to Surgical Attendants under thedirection of anRN.Assist with daily assignments in cooperation with unitmanagement representatives.Cooperate in planning orientation ofnewSu rgical Attendants, under the supervision of an RN.Providefeedback tomana gement representative regarding orientation/ skills ofnew employees.Serv e as a resource and role model for SurgicalAttendants and others.Provide leadership and guidance toSurgical Attendants under the direction of an RN.Assist withdaily assignments in cooperation with unit managementrepr esentatives.Cooperate in planning orientation of newSurgical Attendants, under the supervision of an RN.Providefeedback to management representa tive regarding orientation/ skills ofnew employees.

Knowledg e, Skills and Abilities

Level IBasic mechanical knowledge for as sembly of equipment andthe ability to comprehend and followinstructions. Knowledge ofsterile technique.Physical abilities to complete job dutiesw hich include heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, standing, and walking,abi lity to push, pull climb, stoop/kneel, reach overhead androtatetrunkfor prolonged periods.Level IISame as Level I 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 assemblyof 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 LevelIplus, 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.