Department Aide

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Department Aide, you will serve as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing essential patient care supportive services under direct RN supervision. Your accountability ensures efficient patient care.Every day you will perform tasks including assisting with patient mobility, maintaining patient environments, and managing supplies. You may also access and distribute drugs or medical supplies per hospital policy.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient well-being, excellent communication, and a meticulous approach to duties. Reliability and adherence to policy are paramount.

• Is competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures. Includes maintaining/stocking all unit supplies/equipment in procedure rooms; patient care assisting with admission of patient: changing in to gowns, paperwork, disposition of belongings, attaching/removing monitors; obtaining supplies/equipment; moving/transporting positioning/escorting patients; set-up of room and cart per physician preference cards when applicable; cleans rooms/equipment/instruments following procedures; demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique in patient care and handling of equipment/specimens; and responds appropriately in emergency situations. Implements plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or Technologist.
• Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Includes specimen requisition slips and specimen labeling as required by lab. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system. Performs and documents quality control checks as assigned.
• Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.
• Is accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development.
• Applies safety precautions and principles to patient care. Includes all applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in unit, service line and Quality/performance improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Required

• One year of Environmental Services (EVS) or Surgery/Procedural Department Aide Experience.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• One (1) year Surgery Experience.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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