Surgical Attendant

Mymlc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge services

Employee lounge

Wellness programs

Free parking

On-site and virtual health clinics

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Surgical Attendant to support the operating suite and perioperative areas. The role includes cleaning, stocking, transporting patients, and assisting with orthopedic equipment, under supervision of the Director.

Requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. On-site position with potential travel between facilities as needed and day shift.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Ability to transport and assist patients in surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Handles, transports, and cares for patients safely and comfortably.
• Observes patients for changes and reports to nurse; supports emotional needs.
• Performs duties for department under supervision; follows nursing directives.
• Takes vital signs and communicates results in SDCU and PACU.
• Assists with positioning, moving patients, and OR setup/cleanup.
• Stocks supplies and maintains clean, orderly areas; promotes efficient use of resources.
• Participates in onboarding and education of staff; may take call as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Surgical Attendant works under the supervision of the Director. Performs cleaning of all areas and furniture within the surgical suite, perioperative and related areas. Assists the schedule coordinator with transportation of patients, pick-up and delivery. Assists with stocking of supplies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the application of and caring for orthopedic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handles, transports, and cares for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Observes patients carefully for any changes in appearance, behavior, and/or verbal complaints and reports them immediately to nurse. Anticipates and assists with the emotional needs of the patient. *in SDCU and PACU
• Performs duties and errands for department, adhering to specific instructions from nurse and/or members of surgery management team.
• Takes vital signs, I&O, etc. and communicates information to appropriate persons when working in SDCU and PACU.
• Performs shave preps effectively in accordance with accepted nursing procedure and with minimum of direction or supervision when working in SDCU and PACU.
• Assists with positioning and moving patients utilizing proper body mechanic techniques.
• Assists with cleaning and set up of operating room and equipment, returning equipment to proper location.
• Stocks supplies and maintains assigned areas in a clean and neat order, i.e., scrub sinks, lounges, holding room, etc. Promotes effective and economical use of supplies and equipment. Inspects routinely and helps maintain patient carts in good working order.
• Participates in informal teaching of co-workers, orientation of new personnel, and assist in educational experience of students.
• Takes call as necessary within the department.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1644
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 03:46 PM
• Job Shift Days
• Locations 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)