Surgical Aide - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a surgery attendant to support patient flow in the unit under the supervision of registered nurses. The role involves transporting patients and equipment, preparing beds and stretchers, and assisting with surgical positioning as needed.

The position is PRN and per diem, with responsibilities including restocking supplies, maintaining a safe environment, and providing timely responses to requests from staff and patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment using standard precautions.
• Assists with surgical patient positioning under RN supervision.
• Restocks supplies and keeps equipment clean and ready for use.
• Assists nursing staff to respond promptly to patient needs.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS (certified)

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the surgery attendant performs tasks assisting and facilitating efficient patient flow and safe patient care in the unit.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Transports patients and equipment using appropriate standard precautions.
• Cleans and makes ready beds, stretchers and wheelchairs for patient transfer.
• Presents self to other staff, patients, families and visitors in a warm, receptive manner. Provides direction and information to patients and family members. Identifies and obtains language translation as needed.
• Assists with surgical patient positioning, transfer, cast application and removal under the direction of the RN.
• Retrieves and delivers items to other departments. Responds promptly to assignments and requests.
• Assists nursing staff in maintaining high standards of nursing practice by facilitating a prompt response to patient needs.
• Restocks supplies, cleans/defrosts refrigerators, cleans equipment and maintains orderly environment.
• Assures patient transfer and transport equipment is functioning properly.
• Functions as a surgical team member.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed