Mount Sinai Morningside
PER DIEM Surgical Care Assistant - PACU - Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Morningside, New York, New York, us, 10261
PER DIEM Surgical Care Assistant - PACU - Mount Sinai Hospital
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PER DIEM Surgical Care Assistant - PACU - Mount Sinai Hospital
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Mount Sinai Morningside .
Description The following are specific guidelines for the functioning and responsibilities of Surgical Care Assistants assigned to the Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Preoperative Services.
Responsibilities
Care of Scrub Areas and Clean Utility Rooms:
Replenish and arrange scrub brushes, hoods, caps, masks, and booties. Maintain cleanliness of shelves, work counters, and utility carts.
Maintain Blood Bank and Drug Refrigerators:
Check and record temperature of medication and nourishment daily.
Check blood bank and drug refrigerator daily.
Defrost refrigerator and clean thoroughly once a week.
Maintain solution and warmer cabinets:
Replenish and arrange blankets, gowns, and sheets.
Replenish stock levels of solutions.
Clean warmer cabinet once daily.
Distribute processed instrument sets, equipment and supplies in appropriate work and storage area. Keep containers and storage areas clean and in proper order; clean shelves weekly and as often as necessary. Maintain and change gas cylinders. Maintain cleanliness of counters and work areas.
Care of Special Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies:
Monitor par levels and replenish stock. Ensure every operating room has a Surgicounter on the dock and cleans the Surgicounter during room turnover.
Care of Soiled Utility Rooms:
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of shelves, drawers and counters, suction bottle liners, etc. Check and replenish stock levels of specimen containers, disinfecting solutions, plastic bags, cleaning supplies, etc.
Dust storage shelves for unsterile linen as often as necessary. Distribute equal supply of patient gowns, blankets, sheets and wrappers in all storage areas; fold and arrange neatly.
Maintain cleanliness, organization of stock room, equipment room and other storage areas. Check and distribute supplies from General Stores in appropriate storage areas. Accept delivery of pharmacy solutions and supplies and distribute to all appropriate storage areas. Ensure all tanks of compressed gases are secured by approved methods. Maintain prep supplies for assigned rooms.
Routine specimens: Ensure to document in the marble book and log book when the specimen is sent out of the specialty area.
Frozen Section Specimens:
Take frozen section specimens immediately to Pathology Department, stamp the pathology form and notify the pathologist the specimen is there.
Specimens For Radiology:
Take specimen to Radiology Department for X‑ray.
Take specimen to Pathology Department for frozen section following completion of X‑ray.
Transport the pre‑operative patient to the holding area or appropriate surgical suite or procedure room. Take pre‑operative patient from patient holding area to the assigned OR; assist in moving, positioning, and patient safety as needed.
Assist in moving the post‑operative patient to the appropriate post‑operative area. Assure availability of all equipment appropriate for transport of patient.
Transport blood and/or blood products to and from the surgical suite as directed by the surgical team member.
Transport blood specimens and other stat specimens to the appropriate laboratory or send VIA pneumatic system as directed by the surgical team member.
Clean stretcher with appropriate solution and change linen after transporting each patient. Clean all parts of all stretchers, including the base and wheels with appropriate solution weekly. Keep all stretcher equipment complete and in good working order, report need for repair.
Provide the appropriate transport equipment (stretcher/wheelchair/bariatric bed) according to the patient needs as directed by the surgical team.
Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the Operating Rooms and environment including OR bathrooms. Assist Scrub Person and Circulator with room turnover. Clean positioning equipment with appropriate solution and return to appropriate storage area. Clean the Operating Room after each procedure following OR cleaning protocol.
Assist scrub and circulator with gathering and set up of supplies and equipment. Place necessary furniture and equipment in the Operating Room. Set up suction canisters with tubing, assist as directed with electro‑cautery, video equipment, laser equipment and other required items. Retrieve appropriate positioning equipment and assist in positioning patient.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements:
Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Employer Description The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation The salary range for the role is $18.56 - $18.56 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.
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PER DIEM Surgical Care Assistant - PACU - Mount Sinai Hospital
role at
Mount Sinai Morningside .
Description The following are specific guidelines for the functioning and responsibilities of Surgical Care Assistants assigned to the Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Preoperative Services.
Responsibilities
Care of Scrub Areas and Clean Utility Rooms:
Replenish and arrange scrub brushes, hoods, caps, masks, and booties. Maintain cleanliness of shelves, work counters, and utility carts.
Maintain Blood Bank and Drug Refrigerators:
Check and record temperature of medication and nourishment daily.
Check blood bank and drug refrigerator daily.
Defrost refrigerator and clean thoroughly once a week.
Maintain solution and warmer cabinets:
Replenish and arrange blankets, gowns, and sheets.
Replenish stock levels of solutions.
Clean warmer cabinet once daily.
Distribute processed instrument sets, equipment and supplies in appropriate work and storage area. Keep containers and storage areas clean and in proper order; clean shelves weekly and as often as necessary. Maintain and change gas cylinders. Maintain cleanliness of counters and work areas.
Care of Special Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies:
Monitor par levels and replenish stock. Ensure every operating room has a Surgicounter on the dock and cleans the Surgicounter during room turnover.
Care of Soiled Utility Rooms:
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of shelves, drawers and counters, suction bottle liners, etc. Check and replenish stock levels of specimen containers, disinfecting solutions, plastic bags, cleaning supplies, etc.
Dust storage shelves for unsterile linen as often as necessary. Distribute equal supply of patient gowns, blankets, sheets and wrappers in all storage areas; fold and arrange neatly.
Maintain cleanliness, organization of stock room, equipment room and other storage areas. Check and distribute supplies from General Stores in appropriate storage areas. Accept delivery of pharmacy solutions and supplies and distribute to all appropriate storage areas. Ensure all tanks of compressed gases are secured by approved methods. Maintain prep supplies for assigned rooms.
Routine specimens: Ensure to document in the marble book and log book when the specimen is sent out of the specialty area.
Frozen Section Specimens:
Take frozen section specimens immediately to Pathology Department, stamp the pathology form and notify the pathologist the specimen is there.
Specimens For Radiology:
Take specimen to Radiology Department for X‑ray.
Take specimen to Pathology Department for frozen section following completion of X‑ray.
Transport the pre‑operative patient to the holding area or appropriate surgical suite or procedure room. Take pre‑operative patient from patient holding area to the assigned OR; assist in moving, positioning, and patient safety as needed.
Assist in moving the post‑operative patient to the appropriate post‑operative area. Assure availability of all equipment appropriate for transport of patient.
Transport blood and/or blood products to and from the surgical suite as directed by the surgical team member.
Transport blood specimens and other stat specimens to the appropriate laboratory or send VIA pneumatic system as directed by the surgical team member.
Clean stretcher with appropriate solution and change linen after transporting each patient. Clean all parts of all stretchers, including the base and wheels with appropriate solution weekly. Keep all stretcher equipment complete and in good working order, report need for repair.
Provide the appropriate transport equipment (stretcher/wheelchair/bariatric bed) according to the patient needs as directed by the surgical team.
Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the Operating Rooms and environment including OR bathrooms. Assist Scrub Person and Circulator with room turnover. Clean positioning equipment with appropriate solution and return to appropriate storage area. Clean the Operating Room after each procedure following OR cleaning protocol.
Assist scrub and circulator with gathering and set up of supplies and equipment. Place necessary furniture and equipment in the Operating Room. Set up suction canisters with tubing, assist as directed with electro‑cautery, video equipment, laser equipment and other required items. Retrieve appropriate positioning equipment and assist in positioning patient.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements:
Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Employer Description The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation The salary range for the role is $18.56 - $18.56 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.
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