Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job DescriptionPOA Intra-operative:
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides service support for assigned Operating Room (O.R.) area(s) related to services, patient transport, preparation and cleaning of the operating room, cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of equipment, and patient preparation. Assists O.R. personnel in the positioning and maintenance of patient safety.
POA Pre/post-operative:
Under general supervision of the registered nurse, will assist the health care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Provides service support for assigned area(s) related to building services, patient transport and patient preparation. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. Reports to the Supervisor/Manager/Director.
QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment or related departments with similar skill set required.
- Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current BLS-A Certification required or become BLS-A certified within one month of job start date.
Schedule: 11:00am - 7:30pm, Monday-Friday
*One weekend day per month, 1 holiday a year
Full-time, Afternoon Shift, 36 hours/week
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least one year of experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care, or a related department
- Current BLS-A certification, or certification within one month of starting
- Medical Assistant certification
- Nursing Assistant certification
What We Do
Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.
