Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
The Surgical Aide is responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies and equipment within the operating room and perfusion areas. Additionally, the role involves transporting stable and critical patients between various hospital departments and the surgical area.
Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Aide to serve in operating room at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This aide works primary day shifts (7a-4p and 10a-7p). Evening shifts of 3p-12a and on call are required one out of every four weeks. One weekend every four weeks is also required, as well as on-call and holiday rotations. This is primarily a cleaning role and is not involved in direct patient care. Education Qualifications: No educational requirements. About Essentia Health: We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 What You'll Do: Under the direction of the Business Manager, stocks and censuses supplies and equipment in all areas of OR-Surgical Services and Perfusion to ensure the maintenance of proper levels of supplies, materials and equipment. Maintains department/work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition to assure safe operation and product integrity. Additional responsibilities will include the transport of stable patients from inpatient rooms and assisting transporting critical patients from the ICU and ER to the operating room or pre-op area. Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits: Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts Dental and Vision insurances Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave after one year Adoption assistance after one year Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees) All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits: Take Charge (employee wellness program) Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling) Employee discount program 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth) 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements) Licensure/Certification Qualifications: No certifications or licensure required. FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7 am / 10 am / 3 pm Shift End Time: 4 pm / 7 pm / 12 am Weekends: One weekend every 4 weeks.
No specific educational requirements, certifications, or licensure are required for this position. Candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Market context
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