Surgical Assistant

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join our team. Under supervision of the Surgical Services leadership, you will help prepare instruments, ensure aseptic technique, and support the workflow in the operating area.

The role includes stocking supplies, transporting patients and specimens, assisting with department cleanup, and performing duties as assigned. Shift options include day or evening schedules with a 0.5 FTE, non-exempt status, and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ability to perform transport and transfer across patient ages (neonate to geriatric).

Responsibilities

• Handle and sterilize instruments and equipment to ensure safety.
• Stock and fill supplies; assist in cleaning the department.
• Transport patients, supplies, and specimens as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Care Assistant training

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking for a Surgical Assistant to join our team!

Under the direction of the Service Line Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Assistant is responsible for the proper handling and sterilization of instruments and equipment to render them safe for handling and use. This role also monitors, stocks, and fills supplies, assists with the cleaning of the department, transports patients, supplies, and specimens, and assists with other duties as assigned.

This role requires knowledge and/or training in aseptic technique. The Surgical Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform transport and transfer, based on physical, psychosocial, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, which may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Work Schedule:

• Availability to work flexible day (6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) or evening (2:45-11:00 p.m.). Primary shifts are 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with a 3-4-week rotation to 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant/health care assistant training program.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare setting.

This is a non-union 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $21.15-$29.63 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials.This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401(k) with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.