Surgery Aide

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Baptist Hospitals is seeking a compassionate surgical attendant or nursing assistant to support perioperative care. The role involves preparing rooms, assisting in patient positioning, maintaining OR cleanliness, and transporting patients under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and active BLS with 60 days to obtain AHA BLS. Hospital experience is preferred to ensure safety and efficiency in a busy surgical setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Active healthcare provider BLS on hire; must obtain AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred hospital experience as a surgical attendant or nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Set up room to meet required needs and adjust as directed.
• Assist in positioning and securing patient on operating table and provide care as directed by RN.
• Clean and maintain OR equipment and sterile fields.
• Escort or transport patients using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Deliver specimens to laboratories as directed.
• Stock supplies and report items for reorder.
• Support performance improvement activities and strive for service excellence.

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with North Central Baptist Hospitals hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefit Package

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Indirectly provides patient care to perioperative patients along the continuum of the age spectrum following established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions

• Sets up room to meet the required needs and makes adjustments as directed
• Assists in positioning and securing patient on correct operating table at designated time and performs patient care procedures as directed by RN
• Cleans and maintains OR equipment in assigned area
• Cleans operating room equipment and assigned areas
• Escorts or transports patients applying appropriate transfer techniques
• Delivers specimens to laboratories as directed
• Stocks supplies and reports items for reorder
• Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Supports effective patient hand-offsUtilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Minimum Experience

None

Preferred Experience

Hospital experience as a surgical attendant or nursing assistant.

Required Courses/Completions (e.g., CPR)

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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