Surgical Aide - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health System; Alexandria (LA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a surgery attendant to support safe patient flow and assist the surgical team under RN supervision. You will transport patients, prepare beds and equipment, and help with positioning and transfers while maintaining a warm, patient-centered approach.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent preferred), BLS certification, and about 1 year of hospital experience preferred. This is a full-time position with a 5-day/8-hour schedule.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Mansioni

• Transports patients and equipment with proper precautions.
• Prepares beds, stretchers and wheelchairs for patient transfer.
• Assists with surgical patient positioning under RN direction.
• Delivers items to departments and responds to requests.
• Supports nursing staff to maintain prompt patient care.
• Restocks supplies and maintains an orderly environment.
• Ensures transfer and transport equipment is functional.
• Functions as a surgical team member.
• Adapts care to diverse patient needs.

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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