Surgical Aide - OR

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to support surgical services in our Las Cruces facility. Under the supervision of the RN or LPN, you will assist with basic patient care duties and maintain a clean, orderly environment to uphold patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, preparing rooms between procedures, stocking supplies, and handling routine tasks that keep the unit ready for care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (or 3 years' experience) required/preferred.
• Requires critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years' 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.