Healthcare Assistant Theatre

Overview

The Healthcare Assistant Theatre is a member of the surgical team assisting in the care and management of patients undergoing surgical intervention and procedural sedation.

Location: Aut Even Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and checking of theatre equipment as per list and activity
• Work as a 2nd assistant to the surgeon assisting with surgical intervention as directed
• Complete check list to ensure equipment and instrumentation is available and fit for purpose
• Stock Management
• Assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative setting including inter departmental transfers
• Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure relieving aids
• Assist with the collection of specimens as directed by the theatre nurse
• Receive specimens from surgical/anaesthetic team, ensure correct labeling, packaging and requisition prior to safe transport to specimen area
• Replenish sterile stocks as appropriate ensuring stock rotation
• Ensure specified procedure areas and trolleys are stocked
• Prepare and open sterile packs, instrument sets, sundries and pour lotions
• Position relevant theatre equipment as appropriate
• Assist with the gowning and gloving of theatre and medical staff
• Ensure items for disposal are correctly bagged/binned and ready for collection as per waste disposal policy
• Clean equipment surfaces, ensuring solutions used conform to infection control policies
• Report any faults of fabric, furniture or equipment
• Undertake any other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with the theatre manager

Endoscopy

• Support the RGN in the delivery of effective and efficient patient care
• Understand how information is obtained, transmitted and stored during delivery of the care service in endoscopy
• Preparation of endoscopy area including the endoscopy wash room
• Ensure all endoscopes and supporting equipment is available and fit for purpose
• Ensure consumables are available
• Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure relieving aids
• Be familiar with the pre cleaning stage, leak testing, manual cleaning, storage and transportation of endoscopes

Personnel

• Follow uniform policy reference

General

• There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by manager or nurse management
• Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required by the organisation
• Respect the organisational values of the Hospital

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

• Quality and Safety are rooted in daily work. Actively participate in pursuit of excellence
• Work with line manager in planning, monitoring, analysing and improving quality programmes
• Participate in the development of performance indicators with department manager
• Initiate, participate in and evaluate audits according to JCI, hospital policy and Lean requirements under guidance of an audit lead

Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care to protect own safety and that of others
• Co-operate with safety policies and report dangerous conditions or incidents
• Attend education sessions on Fire Health & Safety annually

Information Governance

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information; only disclose as required for normal duty
• Ensure records are kept securely and are not accessible to unauthorised persons

Qualifications & Experience

The post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:

• Relevant FETAC Level 5 Qualification
• At least 1 year experience in a customer-focused environment within the healthcare sector
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in the peri-operative setting
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills

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 market competitive and offers growth opportunities for colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay with base pay, performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, Death in Service Benefit x3, and additional cover where applicable.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to 27 days and flexible working opportunities.

Development and Career Opportunities – Continued learning and advancement opportunities.

About UPMC

UPMC is a multinational academic medical centre delivering patient-focused care with global operations, including in Ireland. UPMC Ireland includes UPMC Whitfield Hospital, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, UPMC Kildare Hospital, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital, with a network of other outpatient and specialty services.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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