Theatre Porter UPMC Aut EvenLocation: Aut Even HospitalJob type: PermanentOverview of role: UPMC are hiring a Theatre Porter to join our team in Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: KeyResponsibilities:Assist in the safe transfer of patients into a clinical area, while in the theatre or endoscopy room and on transfer to the recovery area. Assist the theatre nursing staff with positioning of patients.Ensure an adequate supply of fluids is available in all clinical areas.Check that all clinical and non clinical waste has been removed from the dirty clinical areas. Ensure that laundry has been removed from changing areas and dirty utility areas and placed in the appropriate place.Keep the changing areas in a neat and tidy manner.Ensure an adequate supply of theatre attire is available in the changing areas.Assemble all required theatre equipment for the patient lists in the theatres and scope rooms. i.e. Colposcopy equipment, stirrups, arm boards.Ensure an adequate supply of procedure packs, drapes and gowns.Deliver the stores order into the relevant store rooms.Clean the floor areas between procedures.Ensure all equipment used e.g. trolleys; are in good working order and safe for use for patients.Report any defects noted and mark equipment "out of order"To work and to assist in maintaining the highest level of Health and Safety Standards within the work area and report any untoward or unusual incidents or accidents within this brief in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues and at all times complying with the Hospital Health and Safety Statement.Collect and deliver pharmacy order if required and replenish stock.Assist with cleaning duties not covered by household staff.To perform any othertasks as may be assigned from time to time by any member of the theatremanagement team.PersonnelFollowuniform policy referenceGeneralThrough the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.Quality & Safety – SafeCultureQuality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC.As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.Health & SafetyUPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses. All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.Information GovernanceIn the course of youremployment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medicalor personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and informationare strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorisedofficer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients bedivulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In additionrecords must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons canobtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.Qualifications & Experience:Qualifications:No formal qualifications are required.Experience:Previous hospital experience desirable but not essential.Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:Effective written and verbal communication skillsPersonal Competencies:Work well as part of team. EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable.Benefits –Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.Developmentand Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.AboutUPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.