Perioperative Healthcare Assistant - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The healthcare assistant (Peri-operative Care) is a member of the surgical team assisting in the management of patients undergoing surgical intervention and procedural sedation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the preparation and checking of theatre equipment as per list and activity.
2. Work as a 2nd assistant to the surgeon, assisting with surgical interventions as directed.
3. Complete checklists to ensure equipment and instrumentation are available and fit for purpose.
4. Manage stock levels effectively.
5. Assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative setting, including inter-departmental transfers.
6. Assist in patient positioning and the use of pressure-relieving aids.
7. Assist with the collection of specimens as directed by the theatre nurse.
8. Receive specimens from the surgical/anaesthetic team, ensuring correct labeling, packaging, and requisition prior to transport.
9. Replenish sterile stocks, ensuring stock rotation.
10. Ensure procedure areas and trolleys are stocked appropriately.
11. Prepare and open sterile packs, instrument sets, sundries, and lotions.
12. Position theatre equipment as required.
13. Assist with gowning and gloving of theatre and medical staff.
14. Ensure waste items are correctly bagged or binned and ready for collection per waste disposal policy.
15. Clean equipment surfaces, ensuring the use of infection control-conforming solutions.
16. Report faults of fabric, furniture, or equipment.
17. Undertake any other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with the theatre manager.
Endoscopy:
* Support the RGN in delivering effective patient care.
* Understand information flow during endoscopy procedures.
* Prepare the endoscopy area, including the washroom.
* Ensure all endoscopes and supporting equipment are available and functional.
* Assist in patient positioning and pressure relief aids.
* Be familiar with endoscope pre-cleaning, leak testing, manual cleaning, storage, and transportation.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Effective planning and organizational skills.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
* Empathy and respect towards patients, relatives, and colleagues.
* Commitment to providing quality service.
* Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in English.
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.
Our total rewards program is competitive and fair, offering growth opportunities for all colleagues.
Compensation:
Competitive pay including base, performance-related, and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits:
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive Pension Plan, company-funded Death in Service Benefit (x3), and Critical Illness cover up to age 66.
Performance and Recognition:
Rewards for performance supporting UPMC’s goals through the annual ACES program.
Work-Life Balance:
Enhanced annual leave up to 27 days and flexible working options.
Development and Career Opportunities:
Opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a multinational academic medical centre committed to patient-centered care, innovation, research, and education. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, and expanding globally through UPMC International, including operations in Ireland. In Ireland, UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare since 2006, with facilities across Waterford, Dublin, Clane, Kilkenny, and other locations, along with a nationwide Concussion Network and a Global Technology Operation Centre in Kilkenny.
#J-18808-Ljbffr