Surgical Aide

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Surgical Aide to support the OR team. You will transport patients, assist with supplies, and maintain sterile trays under supervision of licensed staff and OR leadership.

Requirements include a high school education or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire; prior hospital experience is preferred. The role offers 40 hours weekly and a scheduled rotation including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Isolates and removes trash and linen for proper disposal after procedures.
• Transports patients from units to OR and SDS.
• Restocks supplies and maintains inventory accuracy in the OR.
• Transports specimens and blood products as needed for procedures.
• Keeps OR rooms stocked and ensures availability of sterile trays and peel packs.

Skills

BLS Certification

Hospital experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Arnot HealthArnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .Summary:Performs assigned duties under the direction of a licensed professional, surgical tech or member of the management team. The Surgical Aide plays an integral role on the OR team by ensuring that the surgical day/evening/night flows smoothly by providing assistance where appropriate. The Aide assists with the transporting of patients, performing errands, maintaining/replenishing OR supplies and stock items, sanitation of the OR rooms and routine maintenance of equipment. The Surgical Aide will work in collaboration with Central Processing Department staff to meet the department needs related to patient care. Reports to Director of Perioperative Services.Responsibilities:Isolates and removes trash and linen for proper disposal after surgical procedures.Transports patients from units to OR and SDS.Coordinates cart exchanges and linen supplies from understanding of pre-printed audit sheet. Possesses basic understanding of inventory control and case cart preparation. Bundles add on cases as assigned.Restocks blanket warmers as needed.Transports and handles specimens, and maintains specimen container supply using appropriate PPE. Transports blood and blood products to and from lab as needed for immediate patient needs or as requested for stock or pending procedure requirements.Performs temperature checks on surgical blood, drug and food refrigerators and reports discrepancies to the OR Charge RN.Restocks OR rooms, inner core and outer core. Checks supplies throughout the day to ensure there is no depletion of supplies including sterile trays, equipment and peel packs.Minimum Qualifications:High school education or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a hospital settingRequired Licensure/Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire date.Physical Requirements:Physical effort required includes: lifting at waist level or below with assistance for patient handling accounts for 15% of the job.Job Title: Surgical AideLocation: Arnot Ogden Medical CenterDepartment: ORHours Per Week: 40 HoursSchedule: Monday - Sunday Evening/NightSign-On Bonus: $0**Pay Range Disclosure: $18.07 - $24.49****Pay Grade: U75**Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] . or for Arnot [e-mail]