Surgical Aide - PreOp

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Surgery Attendant to support efficient patient flow and safe care under RN supervision. You will transport patients and equipment, prepare beds and transport resources, and assist with surgical positioning and post-operative needs.

The role emphasizes warm patient interactions, timely responses to requests, and maintaining a clean, orderly environment. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.
• Presents self to other staff, patients, families and visitors in a warm, receptive manner; provides direction and information to patients and families; 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 an orderly environment.
• Assures patient transfer and transport equipment is functioning properly.
• Functions as a surgical team member.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets population-specific and developmental needs.

Skills

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time