• Job Description

  Req#: 195240
  
  Position Summary
  
  
  Department: DPH Surgery
  Status: Full-Time
  Shift: 3/12's or 4/10's | Start time: 6:30am - 7:00am
  Title: Perioperative Support Associate II (PSA II)
  Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.
  Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
  “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
  ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:
  Competitive Pay
  • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
  All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
  Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
  Employee-centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare
  ABOUT DPH SURGERY SERVICES
  • The surgery department is located on the second floor of tower A and provides comprehensive care on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis.
  • Dr. P. Phillips surgery provides intraoperative services for patients requiring orthopedic, neurological, general, vascular, gynecological, urologic, ENT, and robotic services.
  • Anesthesia services are provided by a contracted anesthesia provider and include general sedation, monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and consultation for all patients requiring anesthesia services.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  Essential Functions
  • Understands the sterile technique required to establish a sterile field. Demonstrates the skills of surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving and working within a sterile field.
  • Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PSA II can assists in preparing the O.R. for surgical procedures by opening sterile
    supplies, identifying minor equipment problems and setting up rooms per procedure preference cards.
  • Works closely with co-workers to ensure availability of needed equipment, O.R. beds, and stretchers.
  • Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Anesthesia personnel, assists with positioning of patients for procedures and holding extremities during the operative prep.
  • Assists in maintenance of unit records and supplies.
  • Scrubs into a surgical procedure to hold a limb, camera or retractor placed by surgeon during a surgical procedure.
  • Suctions at the surgical site when able to see the suction tip and under the direction of the surgeon. Cuts suture ends at skin closure under the direction of the surgeon.
  • Assists the circulating nurse under direct supervision.
  • Hooks up and trouble shoots video equipment.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • May have limited access to areas storing medications.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Education/Training
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete first available PSA II training course (written and skill testing) and demonstrate completion of 30 hours of competent surgical case participation.
  Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
  Experience
  • Three (3) months experience as PSA I or Clinical Technician; or currently enrolled in or completed a Nursing, Surgical Tech or Medical Program.
  
  
  Education/Training
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete first available PSA II training course (written and skill testing) and demonstrate completion of 30 hours of competent surgical case participation.
  Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
  Experience
  • Three (3) months experience as PSA I or Clinical Technician; or currently enrolled in or completed a Nursing, Surgical Tech or Medical Program.
  
  
  Essential Functions
  • Understands the sterile technique required to establish a sterile field. Demonstrates the skills of surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving and working within a sterile field.
  • Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PSA II can assists in preparing the O.R. for surgical procedures by opening sterile
    supplies, identifying minor equipment problems and setting up rooms per procedure preference cards.
  • Works closely with co-workers to ensure availability of needed equipment, O.R. beds, and stretchers.
  • Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Anesthesia personnel, assists with positioning of patients for procedures and holding extremities during the operative prep.
  • Assists in maintenance of unit records and supplies.
  • Scrubs into a surgical procedure to hold a limb, camera or retractor placed by surgeon during a surgical procedure.
  • Suctions at the surgical site when able to see the suction tip and under the direction of the surgeon. Cuts suture ends at skin closure under the direction of the surgeon.
  • Assists the circulating nurse under direct supervision.
  • Hooks up and trouble shoots video equipment.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • May have limited access to areas storing medications.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• About the company

  Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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