Theatre Healthcare Assistant - UPMC Kildare
Location: Kildare
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The role of the Theatre Healthcare Assistant is to support the nursing team and consultants within Theatre. The role involves preparing Theatres for surgery, assisting in the transfer of patients to and from Theatre and ensuring that the Theatre environment is always clean and sterile.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* To prepare operating theatres for surgery ensuring they are clean, sterile and all required equipment is in place.
* To transport patients to and from the operating theatres.
* To assist RGN in the setting of quality standards, including monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidelines and policy.
* To liaise with stores regarding replenishing of stock, using requisitions as set out by the stores department.
* To ensure all stock areas, sluices, and general areas are kept clutter free and tidy at all times.
* To liaise with facilities management regarding maintenance of equipment and the facility in general.
* To escort patients as required to other departments within the hospital assuring the health and safety of patients, self and colleagues at all times.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential requirements:
* Relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification.
* At least six months' experience in a care environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Strong communication skills.
Desirable requirements:
* Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Theatre Environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.
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