Surgical Attendant (Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm)

Lafayette Surgical Hospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Surgical Hospital in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Surgical Attendant for a Monday through Friday schedule, 6:30am to 3:00pm. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, one year hospital experience, and current CPR certification. You will transport patients, assist in the OR, maintain equipment, and support room turnovers.

This position emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and teamwork within the Surgical Services department, with on-site work and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year hospital setting experience.
• Certification: Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to designated areas meeting comfort and safety requirements.
• Transports and cleans equipment throughout the operating room and maintains cleaning standards.
• Assists in room turnovers to expedite OR utilization.
• Checks stock levels and restocks assigned units according to guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies.

Skills

Patient transport

Equipment handling

Room turnover support

Stock management

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Surgical Attendant (Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm)

Job Category : Surgical Services

Requisition Number : SURGI042165

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Lafayette Surgical Hospital
Lafayette, LA 70508, USA

Description

Title: Surgical Attendant

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience in a hospital setting.

Required License/Certifications: Current CPR certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Transports patients to designated areas meeting patient comfort and safety requirements: assists in moving and positioning patients in the operating room under the direction of the RN or MD; responds to requests for transports of beds, specimens, etc., in a timely manner.
• Transports and cleans equipment throughout the operating room: handles and operates equipment properly and carefully; initiates work orders if required; demonstrates knowledge of terminal cleaning high level disinfection and environmental control standards by proper method and/or use of cleaning process or agents.
• Assists in room turnovers to expedite OR utilization.
• Assists in cleaning surgical suites at the end of the daily schedule ensuring all suites are ready for next day's use.
• Checks stock levels by sub sterile assignments or cart assignments and restocks assigned units according to established guidelines.
• Responds to requests for transports of beds, specimens, etc., in a timely manner
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
• Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.

Behaviors

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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