Surgery Aide

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Support Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting under the supervision of the charge nurse and OR staff. The role includes maintaining a clean, safe environment and assisting with turnovers between cases.

Responsibilities include terminal cleaning of the operating room, preparing rooms for new patients, restocking, and transporting specimens, labs, blood, and patients as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Preferred: 6 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting under RN/OR staff.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with OR turnovers between cases.
• Perform terminal cleaning of the operating room and prepare rooms for new patients.
• Deliver specimens, labs, and blood to and from the OR; assist with patient transport as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

PPE usage

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Performs direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting and assists in the maintenance of a safe, clean environment working under the direction of charge nurse (RN) and OR staff.

Perform terminal cleaning of the operating room and prepares rooms for new patients. Cleans and re-makes patient stretchers and beds and responsible for assigned areas for restocking and cleanliness. Participates in OR suite turnovers between cases. Delivers specimens, labs, blood to and from OR. Transport patients as directed by a nurse. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy. All other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Preferred: 6 months of related experience

Certifications:

Required: AHA BLS.

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