CJW JOHNSTON-WILLIS MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
SURGICAL SERVICES
TITLE: 05023
EVALUATION DATE:
Peri-operative Medic
SUPERVISED BY:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:
Anesthesia Providers, RN, Surgical Services Director and Assistant
Director
SUPERVISES:
HUMAN RESOURCES
N/A
Non-Exempt
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform the essential functions of this position. I am aware
that my position has specific competencies related to it and that these competencies must be completed within the
prescribed time frame.
Employee name: _________________________Signature:_______________________________ Date: __________
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
1.
Contributes information to the assessment of the health status of Peri-operative patients.
2.
Participates with nursing staff in the development and modification of a patient’s plan of
care
3.
Assists Anesthesia and nursing staff in implementation of plan of care and documents in
patient’s chart, patient response to interventions
4.
Stocks OR supplies and/or anesthesia supplies daily.
5.
Maintains anesthesia supply inventory.
6.
Responsible for maintenance and daily stocking of Airway Cart.
7.
Performs “Point of Care Testing and maintenance/ daily QC (ACT; ABG; ROTEM.
8.
Sets up for arterial lines, Belmont Rapid Infuser
9.
Provides for patient safety while transporting patients within the hospital and surgical services
department.
10.
Safely assists in the positioning of surgical patients.
11.
Provides daily cleaning of the OR.
12.
Operates, maintains, and stores all equipment in a knowledgeable, safe and efficient manner.
13.
Demonstrates flexibility in unit to perform other tasks that may be assigned.
14.
Appropriately handles all trash, regulated medical waste, and soiled linens within the department.
15.
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, physicians, director, nurse manager, external and internal
customers.
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TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain clear communication with Anesthesia provider and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all
patient care issues.
2. Monitor patients for arrhythmias, document EKG strips, and report findings to licensed nurse assigned to
patient.
3. Hang crystalloid IV fluids at prescribed rate, as ordered by Anesthesia provider (only as per current
released approved medication list)
4. Clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.
5. Transport monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas.
6. Tag and report defective equipment as per department policy
7. Assist physicians with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, cardioversion, chest tube
insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, and suturing.
8. M ay perform the following procedures
 Insert oral/nasal airways.
 Connect patient to oxygen and monitor.
 Provide humidified oxygen therapy
 Perform 12-lead EKG.
 Obtain urine and sputum samples.
 Initiate and discontinue peripheral intravenous catheters.
 Perform blood draws
 Perform CPR.
 Perform finger stick glucose monitoring.
 Perform oral suctioning.
9.
Medics may perform the following procedures when fully released for unobserved work and competencies
are maintained:
 Access of port, lines, and catheters requiring sterile procedu res (i.e. PICC, Central, Port)
 Perform endotracheal suctioning

Placement and confirmation of Nasogastric and Orogastric tube.
Position is required to have competence to assess, treat, and/or care for the age groups indicated by check marks.
Legend:
__x___Birth - 1 year = Neonatal/Infant
___x__1 - 11 years = Child/Pediatric
___x__12 - 17 years = Adolescent
___x__18 - 64 years = Adult
___x__65 years and older = Geriatric
N/A = No responsibility to assess, treat, or care for patients.
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EXPERIENCE
Required – Minimum of 1 year ER or comparable field experience.
Preferred – Minimum 3 years active field experience as released VA Medic (documentation required).
EDUCATION
Required - High school graduate or GED equivalent. Successful completion of a Medic
training course. Must have and maintain a Virginia Office of EMS Medic certification (or
current equivalent). Must have and maintain AHA ACLS and PALS certification.
Preferred – BTLS/PHTLS/ITLS current certification, ATLS, and/or AMLS. Instructor Certifications in
relevant areas. Associates degree or higher (more preference for higher degrees) in relevant life
science, Paramedicine, or Fire Science areas.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDS
FREQUENCY
NONE
SOME
FREQUENT
VERY
FREQUENT
Lifting  50 pounds
X
Carrying  20 pounds
X
Pushing  50 pounds
X
Pulling  50 pounds
X
X
Stooping/Kneeling
Crawl
X
Climb
X
X
Balance
SOME = 1-4 times/day
FREQUENT = 20-40 times/day
Physical Requirements:
(X) Manual Dexterity (eye/hand
coordination)
(X) Perform shift work
(X) Maneuver weight of patients
(X) Hear alarm/phone/recording device
(X) Walk 6 hours/day
(X) Reach above shoulders
(X) Repetitive wrist/hand movements
(X) Finger dexterity
(X) On-call work
(X) Color vision
(X) Acuity - Far
(X) Acuity - Near
(X) Depth Perception
(X) Communication -written/verbal
(X) Gaseous risk exposure
VERY FREQUENT = 100 times/day
Hazards
(X) Exposure to toxic/caustic
chemical detergents
( ) Exposure to extreme
conditions, hot/cold
(X) Exposure to dust/fumes
helicopter
(X) Exposure to moving
mechanical parts
(X) Exposure to potential electrical
shock
(X) Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
(X) Exposure to high pitched
noises
(X) Exposure to communicable
diseases
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Mental/Emotional Requirements
(X) Manage stress appropriately
(X) Handle multiple priorities
(X) Make decisions under pressure
(X) Works alone
(X) Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence
(X) Work in areas that are confined
and/or crowded
Work Positions:
Sitting:_______
Standing: 70%
Walking: 30%
(X) Use of Latex gloves
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1.
Very heavy work: Surgery Department physical demands are classified as very heavy work -- exerting in
excess of 100 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects.
2. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs and stretchers to various areas of the Medical Center.
3. Must be able to lift oxygen tanks and IV pumps.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
(X) Inside - Workers spends approximately 75% or more of time inside. Inside work has good ventilation and comfortable
temperatures.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:
Category I - Employees whose duties include routine or reasonably anticipated tasks or procedures where there is an actual or
potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material.
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