Perioperative Support Partner-Operating Room

Summary

Pen Bay Medical Center is a not-for-profit, Top Rural, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Graded and the largest community hospital in Midcoast Maine. Pen Bay Medical Center operates as a family of services that also includes Pen Bay Physicians & Associates, Quarry Hill Retirement Community, the Knox Center and the Sussman House. Through these organizations, and with a staff of more than 100 outstanding physicians and more than 1,500 healthcare professionals, we are able to provide the people of Midcoast Maine with a continuum of both routine and specialty patient-centered medical services. Pen Bay Medical Center is part of the Coastal Healthcare Alliance and the MaineHealth system.

We are presently seeking a Perioperative Support Partner to join our team!

• Position Summary This position consists of 40 hours per week.
  
  • Under the direction of the OR charge nurse, support and assist the surgical team in a fast paced, multifaceted role to facilitate the OR schedule in multiple capacities. Under the direction of the Department and Anesthesia and the OR Director, support the delivery of anesthesia care.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • License/Certifications: BCLS within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience: No experience required.
  • Ability to read, write, follow instructions.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge of infection control in the surgical unit.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to assist with anesthesia delivery.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform assigned duties in emergent patient care situations.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to meet age-specific population needs.
  • Self directed; able to perform duties independently following standards, practices and procedures; ability to retain detailed technical information.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of supply and distribution
  • Ability to retain diverse, detailed technical information
  • Ability to interact with patients and families in a compassionate, professional manner