PATIENT ASSISTANT I

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
o    PTO
o    Retirement Matching
o    Tuition reimbursement
o    Discount programs
o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o    Identity Theft Protection
o    Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
 

Job Summary
Assist with surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Job Description
 

Formal Education / Training:
High School Graduate.

Workplace Experience:
Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently.  Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system.

Physical Environment:
A Surgery Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:
1.  Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2.  Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3.  Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
4.  Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary.

Key Results:
1. Assists with the patient’s care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
2. Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
3. Handles/ transports medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
4. Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
5. Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
6. Maintains work environment and organizes unit.
7. Maintains position specific qualifications.
8. Facilitates staff development.
9. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
10. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously.
11. Responds to radio and reports promptly.
12. Makes coordinator or secretary aware of location when leaving unit
13. Turns over operating rooms effectively and efficiently.