Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA) - Military veterans preferred

Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-36328
Position Category: Allied Health
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: CHH Perianesthesia
Posting Salary Range: $23.63 - $27.81 per hour
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

Function as a member of the Perianesthesia team, while under the direct supervision and direction of the registered perianesthesia nurse. 

 

The Perianesthesia PPA performs routine work in the perianesthesia environment to include: decontamination and cleaning, cleaning of the physical surroundings and equipment, stocking and room setup, transporting patients and materials, performing point of care testing and assisting with patient care tasks in the perianesthesia departments.

 

At OHSU, the PPA promotes a culture where we imagine, inspire, engage and excel to ensure we meet every patient's needs. The PPA is expected to float within the Perioperative Division.

Function/Duties of Position

Decontamination and Cleaning 

• Cleans and decontaminates medical equipment - may make minor repairs or refer to repair person.
• Test equipment and instruments for proper operation
• Cleans hospital equipment such as infusion pumps, suction machines and heating and cooling units
• May make minor repairs or refers to repair person
• Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in clinical and nonclinical areas
• Collects and empties trash and linen

Equipment and Room Set up and Turnover - Assist with set up of

• Perianesthesia Bays
• Block Bays
• ECT Beds
• Other areas as needed

Patient Care Support - Assits with the Following Patient Care Task:

• Nutrition and Hydration
• Dressing and Undressing
• Elimination and Toileting
• Clipping hair and assisting with HCG bath in preparation for surgical procedure
• Patient mobilization – use of crutches, walkers or wheelchairs (must have SPM training)
• Measuring and recording: Vital signs, pulse oximetry, urinary output (both voided and from drainage systems), pain level (using facility approved pain scale), patient weight

Point of Care Testing - Collects and Performs POC for :

• CBG
• HCG
• COVID-19

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent AND

• One year work experience in any field. 

• Valid BLS certification at time of hire

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to communicate well with others. 

• Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies. 

• Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio-hazardous items within 90 days of hire. 

• Reads, writes and speaks fluent English;

• Computer experience needed for documentation, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of (or enrollment in) Certified Nurse Assistant; OR

• 1 year job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes; OR

• certified registered central service technician (CRCST).

• One year experience in a hospital setting or perianesthesia department/short stay.

• Experience with EPIC program

   

Additional Details

Requires prioritization of multiple projects, activities, and assignments. May be exposed to excessive

auditory and visual stimulation. May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, and infectious processes. Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed. Able to utilize all patient care equipment with work area.

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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