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PERIOPERATIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE IPosition SummaryParticipates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen and equipment transport, O.R. sanitation and assistance with maintenance of unit supply levels. SHIFT: Full-Time Days/5 8 hour shifts/ 6:00a-2:30pEssential Functions• Specific duties include cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, equipment and rooms. • May assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit. Conveys and receives information in a timely manner. • Performs operating room sanitation tasks. • Stocks operating room with supplies. • Checks, counts and stocks supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags). • Transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory. • Provides assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment. • Reports defective material or equipment to supervisor. • Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, may assist with positioning of patients for procedures and performs sterile gloving without contamination and holds extremities during patient preparation.• 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.Other Related Functions• Meets annual educational requirements. • Demonstrates self-direction and personal accountability for their work practice and shows responsiveness to departmental and facility needs. • Performs duties in a cost efficient manner. • Contributes to organizational effectiveness by reporting for duty on time, adhering to policies concerning rest and lunch breaks, and completes assigned duties in an effective, efficient manner. • Performs duties while presenting a consistent professional image in appearance, work performance and communication practices. • Demonstrates a positive attitude when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, other employees, physicians and other associates. • Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary surgical healthcare team in all work settings. • Participates in Environments of Care activities as assigned. • Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. • The PSA I must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the perioperative setting.Education/TrainingHigh School diploma or equivalent.Licensure/CertificationMaintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.