Per Diem Surgical Assistant

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Surgical Assistant in Saint Paul, MN. The role involves handling and sterilizing instruments, stocking supplies, transporting patients and specimens, and assisting with department cleaning under supervision.

Knowledge of aseptic technique is required; CNA or health care assistant training is preferred. The position is per diem with a non-benefit, non-union arrangement and a wage range of $21.15–$29.63 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant/health care assistant training program.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle and sterilize instruments and equipment to render them safe for handling and use.
• Monitor, stock, and fill supplies for the department.
• Transport patients, supplies, and specimens.
• Assist with cleaning of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training program

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking for a Per Diem Surgical Assistant to join our team!

Under the direction of the Service Line Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Assistant is responsible for the proper handling and sterilization of instruments and equipment to render them safe for handling and use. This role also monitors, stocks, and fills supplies, assists with the cleaning of the department, transports patients, supplies, and specimens, and assists with other duties as assigned.

This role requires knowledge and/or training in aseptic technique. The Surgical Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform transport and transfer, based on physical, psychosocial, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, which may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Work Schedule:

• This is a per diem position requiring a minimum number of scheduled shifts to maintain employment: Monday-Friday day (6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.), or evening (3:00-11:00 p.m.) shifts. Saturday/Sunday weekend shifts (9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

Required Qualifications:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant/health care assistant training program.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Additional Information:

This is a non-union per diem (0 set hours per pay period) position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $21.15-$29.63 per hour, based on experience. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for benefits. Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.