About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description
HOURS: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM X 4 Shifts/Week
Essential Job functions:
Provides care to patients in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles.
- Prepares all equipment, including but not limited to ultrasound, nerve stimulator, block needle, gloves, chloroprepetch.
- Draws up local anesthetic for nerve block under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
- Confirms procedure, site and consent with patient. Communicates this to the nurse and anesthesiologist.
- Place monitors on patient during procedure.
- Assist anesthesiologist during block, including administering local anesthetic under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
- Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care
- Documents in a clear and legible manner
- Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
- Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients, family and significant others while providing care
- Communicates & provides care consistent with age & developmental needs of patient, as well as the cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Communicates change in patients condition to all applicable individuals; documents appropriately
- Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care
- Avoids wearing artificial nails, extenders or chipped nail polish and keeps natural nails less than one quarter of an inch long.
- Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources.
- Completes work within a predetermined time frame.
- Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
- Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
- Participates in department based activities.
- Attends at least 80% of scheduled monthly staff meetings.
- Uses proper body mechanics during all activities and duties.
Maintains proficiency with Anesthesia equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions:
- Attends all product/equipment safety recalls.
- Maintains calibration and inspection of Anesthesia machines.
- Maintains inspection and service records on equipment and machines.
- When necessary, cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use.
- Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Acts as liaison with equipment and supply vendors
- Facilitates with vendors the trialing of new equipment
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients:
- Provides decontamination services for carts, blades, fiber optics and Anesthesia machines.
- Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as requested.
Maintains inventory of Anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- Sets daily par levels
- Checks disposable equipment inventory in department for par levels daily
- Checks levels of disposable equipment inventory daily and restocks as necessary
- Anticipates supply needs based on volumes and delayed deliveries
- Performs re-stocking tasks
- Initiates requisitions to order equipment and inventory in order to ensure that par levels are maintained
- Orders some supplies and medications.
Assist Anesthesiologist during Anesthio Emergency with:
- Retrieving meds and equipment.
- Ensuring communication between Anesthesiologist and Medical Director.
- Transporting patient when necessary.
General Job functions:
Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs independently or in conjunction with service technicians.Anticipates need, selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.Collaborates in room preparation. Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
Environmental Risks:
- Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Sharps
- Latex
- Combative patients/visitors
Blood-borne Pathogens:
- Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
- Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- High School Graduate/GED required. Associates degree preferred.
- Minimum 0-1 years of work experience. 2-4 years preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail required.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, and adjust priorities based on changing situations.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Pay Range: $17.60 - $21.30 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
