Surgical Aide - OR

Memorial Physician Practices; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a hospital housekeeping/assistive role in Las Cruces, NM to support surgical services. This position involves basic patient care under RN/LPN supervision and maintaining a clean, ready environment for procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (or 3 years in healthcare) and BLS certification. Prior housekeeping or patient-assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior housekeeping or patient-support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care responsibilities as needed.
• Transports patients, assists with room turnover between surgical procedures.
• Keeps shelves stocked with supplies and delivers specimens to the laboratory, picks up x-rays, charts, etc.
• Maintains clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Assists in assuring optimal patient care by delivering basic patient care under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN. Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the physical environment in the area assigned.
Reports to: Surgical Services Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent or 3 year's experience preferred
License:
Certifications: BLS
Minimum Work Experience
Prior housekeeping work experience desirable.
Previous health care experience as Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Performs direct patient care responsibilities as needed.
Performs multiple departmental assigned tasks that facilitate the transportation of patients, positioning of patients, room readiness and the turnover processes between surgical procedures.
Keeps shelves stocked with supplies and delivers specimens to the laboratory, picks up x-rays, charts, etc.
Maintains clean and orderly environment.
Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.