Overview
Peri-operative Healthcare Assistant - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
The health care assistant (Peri-operative Care) is a member of the surgical team assisting in the care and management of patients undergoing surgical intervention and procedural sedation.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and checking of theatre equipment as per list and activity
Work as a 2nd assistant to the surgeon assisting with surgical intervention as directed
Complete check list to ensure equipment and instrumentation is available and fit for purpose
Stock management
Assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative setting including inter-departmental transfers
Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure-relieving aids
Assist with the collection of specimens as directed by the theatre nurse
Receive specimens from surgical/anaesthetic team, ensure correct labeling, packaging and requisition prior to safe transport to specimen area
Replenish sterile stocks as appropriate ensuring stock rotation
Ensure specified procedure areas and trolleys are stocked
Prepare and open sterile packs, instrument sets, sundries and pour lotions
Position relevant theatre equipment as appropriate
Assist with the gowning and gloving of theatre and medical staff
Ensure items for disposal are correctly bagged/binned and ready for collection as per waste disposal policy
Clean equipment surfaces, ensuring solutions used conform to infection control policies
Report any faults of fabric, furniture or equipment
Undertake any other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with the theatre manager
Endoscopy
Support the registered nurse in the delivery of effective and efficient patient care
Understand how information is obtained, transmitted and stored during delivery of the care service in endoscopy
Preparation of endoscopy area including the endoscopy wash room
Ensure all endoscopes and supporting equipment is available and fit for purpose
Ensure consumables are available
Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure-relieving aids
Be familiar with the pre-cleaning stage, leak testing, manual cleaning, storage and transportation of endoscopes
Personnel
Follow uniform policy reference
General
There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by line manager, deputy or nurse management
Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required
Respect the organisational values of the Hospital
Quality & Safety – SafeCulture
Quality and safety are rooted in daily work.
Actively participate in pursuit of excellence
Work with line manager in planning, monitoring, analysing and improving quality programmes
Participate in the development of performance indicators with department manager and business objectives
Initiate, participate in and evaluate audits according to standards under guidance of an audit lead
Health & Safety
Employees must take reasonable care to protect their own safety and that of others
Co-operate with safety policies and report potential dangers
Attend annual Fire Health & Safety education session
Information Governance
Information concerning patients or staff is confidential and must be kept secure and used only as part of normal duties.
Qualifications & Experience
Skills Essential to the Post:
Demonstrate effective planning and organizing, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, empathy and respect, commitment to quality service, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong English communication
Qualifications:
Evidence of FETAC Level 5 Education or equivalent life experience
Experience:
Minimum of 12 months experience in a customer-focused healthcare environment; previous peri-operative experience including endoscopy
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
Understand information flow in endoscopy
Use positive communication with patients and relatives
Planning, organizing, and teamwork skills
Empathy, dignity and respect in interactions
Commitment to quality service; analytical and decision-making skills; strong English
Personal Competencies
Attend mandatory education sessions
Time management
Ability to act quickly to address urgent matters
Additional Information
The rate and pace of change in health services requires updating knowledge and skills.
This job description outlines current responsibilities and may be updated as needed.
Confidentiality requirements and data protection apply.
Equal Opportunity & Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation – Competitive base pay, performance-related pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
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