Surgical Assist

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off Available

Competitive salary and comprehensive $

Résumé du poste

The Transporter / Surgical Assistant at Gadsden Regional Medical Center supports safe patient movement and assists in the operating area, ensuring comfort and confidentiality. The role includes positioning patients and supporting room turnover to help the surgical team.

Full-time position with call requirements, offers benefits including a 401(k) with matching and PTO, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role is required.
• 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting is preferred.
• Must be within 30 minutes arrival time when on call.

Responsabilités

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support the Surgery Department

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

Description du poste

Surgical Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time, 600-1430 Monday - Friday Weekday and Weekend Call Required

• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off Available
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

The Transporter / Surgical Assistant is responsible for safely moving and transporting patients throughout the facility, to and from the surgery areas. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care. This role performs basic operative assistance such as positioning patients, and assisting with room turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role required
• 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred
• Must be within 30 minute arrival time, when on call

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support the Surgery Department

About Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 346-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and have top-rated programs in cardiology and emergency care.

We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in Gadsden, Albertville, Attalla, Boaz, Fort Payne, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Piedmont, Rainbow City, Southside, Steele, Wellington and surrounding communities.