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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

· Assists O.R. staff in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, positioning and moving patients, locating, moving and set-up of equipment and supplies, preparing rooms, and opening sterile supplies.

· Assist with such tasks as patient transport when appropriate.

· Orders and ensures availability of supplies as assigned.

· Perform assigned tasks to ensure a clean and orderly environment throughout the department.

· Communicate appropriately with staff, physicians, patients and families.

· Obtains and returns x-rays.

· Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank.

· Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other guidelines and policies.

· Sets up trauma room

· Performs sterilization & monitoring tests.

· Pulls and utilizes preference cards.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Previous experience in medical setting preferred.

· Ability to read, write and speak English language.

· Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran