Aide, Surgical

Memorial Physician Practices; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a hospital support staff member to assist in delivering basic patient care under supervision and to maintain a clean, safe environment in the surgical services area.

The role involves supporting patient transport, room turnover between procedures, stocking supplies, and handling specimens and imaging logistics while upholding a sterile, organized environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (or 3 years healthcare experience) preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Healthcare experience (medical assistant or nursing assistant) preferred.
• Must have critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care responsibilities as needed.
• Facilitates transportation of patients, positioning, room readiness and turnover between surgical procedures.
• Keeps shelves stocked with supplies and delivers specimens to the laboratory, picks up x-rays, charts, etc.
• Maintains clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independence

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years healthcare experience preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Assists in assuring optimal patient care by delivering basic patient care under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN. Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the physical environment in the area assigned.
Reports to: Surgical Services Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent or 3 year's experience preferred
License:
Certifications: BLS
Minimum Work Experience
Prior housekeeping work experience desirable.
Previous health care experience as Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Performs direct patient care responsibilities as needed.
Performs multiple departmental assigned tasks that facilitate the transportation of patients, positioning of patients, room readiness and the turnover processes between surgical procedures.
Keeps shelves stocked with supplies and delivers specimens to the laboratory, picks up x-rays, charts, etc.
Maintains clean and orderly environment.
Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.