Surgical Assistant

Hutchinson Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join our team. Under the direction of the Service Line Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Assistant handles sterile processing, sterilizes instruments, and assists with patient transport and supplies within the department.

This role requires knowledge or training in aseptic technique and the ability to work flexible day or evening shifts to support patient care across newborn to geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic technique required.
• Ability to transport and transfer patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Handle and sterilize instruments and equipment for safe use.
• Stock supplies and assist with cleaning of the department.
• Transport patients, supplies, and specimens as needed.

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 9:0