Surgical Aide - PreOp

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Surgery Attendant to support efficient patient flow and safe care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include patient transport, bedside preparation, and assisting with positioning and transfers in the surgical area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to standards, and responsiveness to patient needs. A High School Diploma is preferred, with BLS required and hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 1 year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment using appropriate standard precautions.
• Cleans and makes ready beds, stretchers and wheelchairs for patient transfer.
• Assists with surgical patient positioning, transfer, cast application and removal under the direction of the RN.
• Retrieves and delivers items to other departments and responds promptly to assignments.
• Maintains high standards of nursing practice by facilitating prompt response to patient needs.
• Restocks supplies and maintains a clean, orderly environment.
• Ensures transfer and transport equipment is functioning properly.
• Contributes as a surgical team member while adapting to patient needs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time