Jackson Memorial Hospital - Main OR Support
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Nights
Why Jackson: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Summary
Medical Surgical Attendant is a member of the health care team who assists the nursing and surgical professional staffs in the care of patients and in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of the nursing staff, shift supervisor and director of nursing.
Responsibilities
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Duties & Responsibilities Uses a systematic process to provide/ modify care and patient/family education.
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Cleans the surgical services department areas, including but not limited to operating/labor/delivery/ recovery rooms/prep rooms between cases as needed between cases as needed.
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Assists nurse obtain equipment for the surgical services department areas, including but not limited to operating/labor/delivery/ recovery rooms/prep rooms.
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Keeps patients informed of their medical condition and the course of treatment being prescribed.
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Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
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Performs all other related job duties as assigned, including transporting patients.
Experience
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Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
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High School diploma is required.
Skill
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Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
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Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
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Ability to understand and follow instructions.
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Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
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Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
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Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.
Credentials
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.