Surgery Attendant I

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Claire Regional Med Center seeks a Surgery Attendant I to support the perioperative nursing plan of care. You will assist nursing staff with delegated tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort and coordinate with team members to maintain efficient surgical workflows.

Responsibilities include preparing the surgical environment, tracking supplies, admitting patients, and communicating supply needs to leadership. Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year healthcare/clinical setting experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs safe patient transfer and transport procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of the perioperative area.
• Adheres to aseptic techniques in all tasks.
• Assists nursing staff with delegated perioperative care.
• Admits and registers patients according to procedures.

Skills

Patient transfer

Aseptic technique

Stock management

Interdepartmental communication

Admission/Registration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Surgery Attendant IApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: St. Claire Regional Med Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-000004882At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryResponsible for supporting implementation of the perioperative nursing plan of care. Assists nursing staff by performing delegated tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort. Coordinates with team members to maintain efficient surgical workflows. Ensures readiness of surgical environments through timely preparation and assistance. Contributes to quality patient outcomes by following established protocols. ## Essential Functions• Performs safe patient transfer and transport procedures.• Maintains cleanliness of the perioperative area.• Adheres to principles of aseptic technique.• Performs assigned nursing tasks to support perioperative care.• Maintains and communicates accurate patient appointments, updating as needed.• Admits and registers patients according to established procedures.• Uses organizational resources and equipment to facilitate communication with ancillary departments and the community.• Unpacks, organizes, and stocks surgical supplies according to par levels.• Communicates daily with leadership regarding supply needs and related issues.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent experience ## Experience Requirement0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresBasic Life Support (BLS) ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 1. NeverL. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)O. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent repetitive motion; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, temperature extremes, burns, risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, and occasional exposure to loud noises and combative/violent people. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Surgery Medical Group**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:222 Medical Circle**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky