Temporary Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem - Operating Room at County of Riverside in Moreno Valley, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Medical Assignment Program (MAP) seeks Per-Diem Patient Safety Attendants - Operating Room to support Riverside University Health System - Medical Center's Perioperative Department (RUHS-MC), located in Moreno Valley.

Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Patient Safety Assistant is responsible for the promotion of patient safety and companionship for an assigned patient. Patient may include: pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Responsibilities include observation, transporting, reporting patient activities, behaviors, and appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety.

The Patient Safety Assistant will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient/patient family and other healthcare providers, and practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by the department.

The Patient Safety Assistant provides services in accordance with policy and procedure manuals.

Please upload your current BLS card to your NEOGOV account.

Meet the Team!
RUHS Medical Center

Per-Diem Benefits

- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- 3 Paid Sick Days annually
- Eligible to Purchase Medical Benefits
- Free Dependent Medical Coverage
- 401(a) Part-Time & Temporary Employees' Retirement Plan

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Transport patient via wheelchair, gurney, and/or bed to and from different units, including the operating room.

Transport lab work.

Stocking of medical supplies.

Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity.

Communicate with the responsible nursing staff about patient's status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.

Maintain appropriate assistance in patient transfer to commode/bathroom.

Occasionally accompany patient for diagnostic testing.

Maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Assist with orientation of new sitters.

Clerical work and answering phones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Experience : Experience in a medical surgical unit.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Bilingual in Spanish - highly preferred

Must have a home/cell phone contact.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Schedule:

Work Shift Requirement: Three (3) - twelve (12) hour shifts per pay period.

Shift times:

12-hour shift: 6:30am - 7:00pm
12-hour shift: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Condition of Employment

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.

The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.

A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.

Please upload your current BLS card to your NEOGOV account.

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy (Download PDF reader) . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact DeNeen Culberson via email at dculberson@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.

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