Theatre Porter

Overview of role:

UPMC are hiring a Theatre Porter to join our team in Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the safe transfer of patients into a clinical area, while in the theatre or endoscopy room and on transfer to the recovery area.

To assist in preparing the theatre at the start of the day

Assist the theatre nursing staff with positioning of patients.

Ensure an adequate supply of fluids is available in all clinical areas.

Check that all clinical and non-clinical waste has been removed from the dirty clinical areas.

Ensure that laundry has been removed from changing areas and dirty utility areas and placed in the appropriate place.

Keep the changing areas in a neat and tidy manner.

Ensure an adequate supply of theatre attire is available in the changing areas.

Assemble all required theatre equipment for the patient lists in the theatres and scope rooms.

Ensure an adequate supply of procedure packs, drapes and gowns.

Deliver the stores order into the relevant store rooms.

Clean the floor areas between procedures.

Transport instruments to CSSD after each theatre case for reprocessing

Ensure all equipment used e.g. patient trolleys; are cleaned daily and in good working order and safe for use for patients.

Report any defects noted and mark equipment “out of order”

To work and to assist in maintaining the highest level of Health and Safety Standards within the work area and report any untoward or unusual incidents or accidents within this brief in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues and at all times complying with the Hospital Health and Safety Statement.

Collect and deliver pharmacy order if required.

Assist with cleaning duties not covered by household staff.

To perform any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by any member of the theatre management team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

Relevant FETAC Level 5 Qualification advantageous

Experience:

Previous hospital experience desirable but not essential.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Personal Competencies

Work well as part of team.

Salary: €31,815.00-€40,473.73 per annum based on a 39 hour work week

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.