Surgical Aide, Surg Endoscopy GI - Full time

Direct Jobs; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a Surgery Attendant to assist in patient flow and care. Responsibilities include transporting patients, preparing equipment, and supporting the surgical team. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, some hospital experience, and a BLS certification. This is a full-time position working 5 days a week for 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have communication skills to interact with patients and families.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transport and equipment handling.
• Prepare beds and stretchers for patient transfer.
• Support surgical team during procedures.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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