Surgical Attendant- OR Main- PRN- 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Surgical Support Attendant to provide essential patient care and maintain unit standards. This entry-level position requires a High School Diploma/GED and BLS certification, with opportunities for professional growth and a diverse work environment. Candidates should be adaptable and able to communicate effectively with a range of individuals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement

On-site training

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required before the conclusion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and transport patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Work under stress

Adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Support Attendant works under the direction of the RN/Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, transporting patients, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the unit. The Attendant demonstrates the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, to set and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, work under stress, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, along with our own Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and a Nurse Residency Program for new grads to transition from student to professional nurse. We care about your well-being by offering excellent benefits, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We partner with the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, various retirement options with 401K organization match, nurse residency program, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, on-site training, and discounts at local vendors and services.

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al