Clinical Aide-Operating Room-Part Time

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Performs diversified duties including transporting patients, monitoring and stocking supplies and

equipment, and assuring cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Education

• None

Experience

• One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting, preferred

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or

placement in job from one of the following:

• American Heart Association

• American Red Cross Rescuer

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to departments to help safeguard patients while they are at the hospital.

• Transports lab specimens, blood products and other items within the organization, as needed for

the assigned department.

• Assures the cleanliness and safety of the environment to provide the optimal sanitary environment

for all internal/ external customers of PHHS.

• Responsible for preparing and restocking equipment and supplies in clinic, procedural and

inpatient rooms.

• Maintains a positive working relationship with the unit staff, patients, families, visitors, and other

hospital administrative and medical staff to ensure the personal comfort and safety of patients,

and the unit activities meet the needs of the users.

• Acts as an aide for the nurses in the ambulation of patients to ensure the safety of both the patient

and staff.

• May perform patient observation (1:1 observation) as directed.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes

recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the

overall goals of the department and Parkland.

2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending

seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional

organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into

current work practices.

3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the

area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws,

accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and

guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.