Surgical Attendant- OR W&C- FT- 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Surgical Support Attendant to assist the nursing team with direct patient care under the RN/LPN supervision. The role includes transporting patients between rooms and services, helping keep the unit clean and orderly, and supporting a safe, efficient workflow on busy shifts.

Candidates should communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, adapt to rapid changes, and maintain composure under stress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification before orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Transport patients between rooms and services.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.

Skills

English communication

Work under stress

Adaptability

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al