Unit Assistant - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital is seeking an OR support staff member to perform non-nursing tasks that enable smooth patient care. You will assist with cleaning, transport, and supplies distribution under supervision in the Operating Room environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR certification. Relevant experience in nurse assisting or environmental services is preferred, with full-time on-site work schedule in Corpus Christi, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.
• Experience in nurse assisting or environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care in the Operating Room through basic patient care, transport, cleaning and supplies distribution.
• Performs non-nursing tasks such as cleaning, equipment checks, and stocking inventory under supervision.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital’s Operating Room (OR) is a vital part of our patient care team. Our facility has 33 beds, 11 Operating Rooms, 2 Endoscopy Procedure rooms, and 3 Isolation Rooms. We provide exceptional surgical services to a diverse patient population. Our primary surgical procedure is orthopedic surgery with a particular focus on hip and knee replacement surgery using the exclusive and less invasive MAKOplasty procedure.

In addition to orthopedic surgery, we also perform general surgery, ENT, eye, podiatry, dental, plastics, bariatrics and GYN procedures. We are committed to providing the best surgical care to our patients by focusing on their needs and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Our skilled surgeons and staff deliver excellent and compassionate care, resulting in superior patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive work culture that values teamwork and motivates our staff to deliver the best possible patient care. We recognize that our employees are critical to our success, and we value their contributions. We are dedicated to providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities to our staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide exceptional patient care.

Summary

Lowest level. Performs non-nursing tasks- Cleaning, assure equipment is working, retrieve stock items etc. Supervised by professional nurse/ Manager.

Responsibilities

Performs various service related activities in support of patient care and the Operating Room through the application of basic patient care, transport, general cleaning and supplies distribution.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience in nurse assisting (basic patient care), environmental services, patient transportation, ordering and stocking inventory or other patient related activities is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CPR – (American Heart Association).

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time