Attendant Aide - Operating Room Evenings - EVS

Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Delta Dental

Vision: Affordable plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is looking for a Surgical Services Attendant Aide to assist nursing staff with patient care in the operating room under a registered nurse's supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean surgical environment, assisting with patient transport, and participating in safety protocols. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and a competitive retirement package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate age-related competency by completion of required education and post-test.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient-care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks of patient care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the surgical department.
• Participate in Commitment to Safety by collecting data to improve safety and efficiencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Services Attendant Aide assists the nursing staff with delegated tasks of indirect and direct patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse in the operating room arena.

• Clean and maintain assigned items and areas to facilitate smooth daily operations (80% of this position's responsibilities).
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the surgical department/suites following Joint Commission and AORN/Infection control guidelines.
• Work closely with the nursing staff, scrub techs, Nurse Anesthetist, Surgeon, and Anesthesiologist, as needed.
• Be flexible to changing priorities and handle changing workflows.
• Participate in Commitment to Safety by providing and collecting data to improve patient/staff safety and OR efficiencies.
• Actively participate as a member of the patient care team, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform job duties to support patient care under the direction of nursing staff and be able to function independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Serve as courier for the surgical department, obtaining and returning blood products, obtaining beds for patient transfer, and transporting specimens to the lab in compliance with The College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Assist circulator nurse, surgical team, and physician with patient positioning, and providing patient dignity and privacy during transport, and transfer, if needed.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement.

• High school diploma or GED – must be verifiable.
• Demonstrate age-related competency by completion of required education and post-test.
• Demonstrate appropriate working knowledge of specialty equipment.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient-care setting.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital/clinic procedures preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law' . Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.