Theatre Porter - UPMC Aut EvenLocation: Aut Even HospitalJob type: Fixed TermOverview of role: UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting a Theatre Porter on a 6-month fixed term contract.
The post holder is responsible for the efficient and safe movement of goods and patients within the clinical areasPrimary Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure
correct equipment is in place for each procedure.Ensure
that the correct cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment is in each
sluice room.Ensure
that all operating tables and trollies are cleaned.Ensure
that all trollies are dressed and ready in reception for the arrival of
patients and after each procedure that they are removed from theatre and
cleaned and dressed accordingly.Liaise
with the Anaesthetic nurse in Theatre re any specific requirements for the
Theatre Lists.To
be responsible for the transportation of patients into the anaesthetic
rooms and from All Wards.Ensures
Nurse Manager is kept aware of any special consideration to the patients’
needs that is advised of upon collection of patients from theatreTo
position the patient relevant to the procedure being carried out.To
assist the surgeon and scrub nurses in preparing the patient for surgery
i.e. holding the limb for painting, shaving operation site etc.Responsible
for the transfer of the patient, post procedure to their own bed.Responsible
for transporting patients to recovery.To
communicate patient queries to the relevant clinical manager.Ensure
that all theatres are cleaned, tables are washed down, all trollies are
cleaned, all positioning equipment is cleaned, laundry and clinical waste
placed in the correct clinical waste area and the floors are washed.Ensure
that the theatre is prepared for the next case.All
of the above will be done for each case, until the last case is finished.When
the last patient leaves theatre, each theatre will have each piece of
equipment cleaned and placed in the exit for preparation for contract
cleaners. When the theatre floor is dry, all equipment is placed back in
theatre.To
assist the clinical staff in ensuring the highest possible standard of
care is provided to all patientsTo
monitor upcoming lists for the following days on the patient system ,
isoft, on a daily basis and ensures transportation is availableReports
to the head theatre porter or the clinical nurse managers of any
unresolved queries or complaintsAct
as a role model and promote behaviours in keeping with UPMC Whitfield
Hospital’s mission and valuesFully
participate in the engagement and competency review process on an annual
basis.Develop
and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always
practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and
Hospital level:Clinical
risk reporting policyOccupational
HealthFacilities
ManagementPatient
Moving and HandlingResuscitation
/ Basic Life SupportHealth
and SafetyIt
is the responsibility of all UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure
they are aware of and competent in the reporting of Hospital Risk and all
Health and Safety concerns.To
be responsible for ensuring confidentiality of all information is
maintained at all times, in accordance with data protection and
Hospital policy.To
be responsible for conducting oneself in a professional manner towards
visitors, colleagues, and other agencies.Respond
to any patient query and ensure that the patient is at ease at all times.To
bring in stores from main stores as requested.To
place orders for sharps bins and ridged bins on a weekly basis.To
bring specimens to the Lab and collect blood as needed.Have
a good working knowledge of equipment used in Theatre.Order
medical gases as required.Receive,
count and stack scrubs and sterile packs.Ensure
that there is an adequate supply of cleaning products in stores and placed
in the sluice room weekly.Ensure
that there is an adequate supply of specimen pots in stores.Ensure
that there is an adequate supply of linen as required.Bring
notes, equipment to and from the wards when required.Ensure
that all new equipment that is delivered to theatre is un-packaged and
cleaned down before being brought to the theatre area.Qualifications & Experience:Experience
in a similar role is desirable. Have previous experience of dealing with members of the public.Have good organisational and interpersonal skills.Have the ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team 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.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.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. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.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. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.