The Surgical Service Aide provides technical patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include cleaning and resetting operating rooms, transporting patients, and managing surgical supplies and equipment.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, and CNA certification is preferred. Candidates must obtain and maintain BLS certification and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
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Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Surgical Service Aide - Bronson Methodist Hospital Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities Love Where You Work!
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Benefits and Incentives: Benefits starting on Day 1 Competitive pay and comprehensive rewards package Generous paid time off (PTO) Opportunities for growth and development Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Surgical Service Aid (SSA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to Operating Room (OR) cleaning and reset for the next case Gathering equipment, case carts, and positioning aides for the next case Holding extremity for surgical prep Stocking of OR rooms, sub sterile, and specialty carts Help with positioning patient for spinal anesthesia and surgery Assist in patient transfers from OR bed to patient bed Trauma room, Cardiac room, and Neuro room set up Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics as acquired thought successful completion of high school or a general education degree (GED) required.
CNA certification preferred Previous experience preferred Obtains BLS certification by the end of the orientation period Maintains BLS certification The SSA must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with all members of the healthcare team The SSA must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Opportunities for growth and development
Benefits starting on Day 1
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive rewards package
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in delicate situations (i.e., Gift of Life surgeries and during transportation of patients from units to the OR) Answers signal lights, pages to assist nursing staff with patient needs Transports patients to and from the OR Assists nursing staff in OR as needed with opening of supplies or holding for preps Assists in the positioning of patients under direction of registered nurse Cleaning OR rooms and transporting supplies and equipment Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times Stocks rooms, scrub sinks and sub sterile Clean and maintain all storage rooms Change linen on patients bed Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff regular staff meeting Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding equipment/supply needs Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN Meets Bronson’s Standards of Excellence Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently Laser operator Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth.
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Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired.
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Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 5700 Surgery (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth.
Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson.
Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired.
This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson.
Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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