Per Diem Surgical Care Assistant — Make an Impact

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

On-site clinic

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a per diem Surgical Care Assistant to join the Surgical Services team. Under supervision, the Nursing Assistant helps prepare patients for surgery and assists post-operatively, including newborns through geriatric patients, with vital signs, data collection, and daily care.

The position involves room setup, patient transport, and equipment cleaning, with a focus on efficient, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or equivalent
• Completion of nursing assistant program or related clinical rotation within the last five years
• Experience in acute care or long-term care as Nursing Assistant (min 6 months at 0.5 FTE) or ER Technician (min 6 months at 0.5 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Bathing, repositioning, and assisting with transports daily
• Assist patients to bathroom
• Room patients on arrival and discharge; transport to car
• Wipe down equipment; prepare rooms; clean carts after use
• Collect patient data including vital signs and weights
• Perform glucose testing as needed
• Restock supplies in the area

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Transports assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant program

RN/LPN clinical rotation

ER Technician experience

CNA certification

Job description

Regions Hospital is seeking a per diem Surgical Care Assistant to join the Surgical Services team. Under supervision, the Nursing Assistant helps prepare patients for surgery and assists post-operatively, including newborns through geriatric patients, with vital signs, data collection, and daily care.

The position involves room setup, patient transport, and equipment cleaning, with a focus on efficient, compassionate care.