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Company: MedStar Medical Group

Location: Washington, DC

Career Level: Entry Level

Industries: Not specified

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Maintains the cleanliness of the Surgery Center, transports patients to and from the Surgery Center, assists with designated inventory, receiving and storage functions and maintains supply levels of designated basic items in appropriate areas of the department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Experience in a hospital setting in a similar position required
As a nursing assistant or in central sterile supply or environmental services preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Very organized.
Must be able to read and write and know basic math.
Able to work quickly and accurately.
Reliable and able to follow detailed instructions.
Able to work under stress and remain calm in emergency situations.
Communication skills are required to interact with patients and all levels of staff.

Cleans the Surgery Center department and adjacent areas including trash and linen removal and cleaning and replacing designated equipment. Performs other environmental services for the department as requested including but not limited to cleaning department bathrooms, break room, staff refrigerators, wiping stretchers, bedside tables, reclining chairs, and isolation room. Replaces linens, trash bags, suction canisters (when applicable), and linen bags.

Maintains and inventory various supplies including but not limited to: masks, hats, shoe covers, eye protection, soap for dispensers, and paper towels in all sink areas; blankets, sheets, pillowcases and pillows.

Transportation of patients including from surgical waiting room, from and to inpatient rooms, and discharge to curb.

Assists with moving and lifting patients

Locates and moves equipment into storage areas as needed

Obtains blood products, x-rays films, and transports specimens within the department or to other departments as assigned.

Cleans, stores and maintains an adequate supply of stretchers and wheelchairs for the Surgery Center for the transportation of patients.

Assists with maintaining a clean working environment in patient care areas as well as non-patient care areas as needed including but not limited to cleaning and polishes smeared surfaces as needed (glass, stainless steel) with the appropriate cleaner, emptying waste cans as needed, and maintains and refills spray bottles of approved disinfectant.

Cleans and restocks infection control carts with non-sterile gowns and gloves, as well as hats, shoe covers, extra red bags, and signs for the doors.

Changes sharp boxes as necessary and dispose of them properly.

Assists Surgery Center staff with restocking unit as necessary.

Maintains communication with the charge nurse and patient service coordinator. Informs the charge nurse when leaving the unit and upon return. Seeks direction and guidance from the charge nurse as necessary to organize work and set priorities.

Exemplifies Commitment to Caring (C2C) standards in all activities.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.

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