Surgery Aide ATRMC (ACOH Surgery)

Surgery Aide ATRMC (ACOH Surgery)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Days

Salary: Starting at $17.00 an hour and increases are based on qualifications and years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $1.21 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $2.05 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.05 extra for working weekends

Position Summary

The Surgery Aide effectively maintains a clean, healthy, and safe as possible environment in the surgical setting for all patients and employees, using appropriate asepsis techniques. Working under the supervision of the RNs in the unit, responsibilities include OR suite turnover and cleaning, stocking, and transport (based on facility).

As a Surgery Aide you will have the opportunity to:

• Transport patients safely to and from the Operating Room (OR)
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and safe patient positioning and moving
• Respond to emergencies within the department and obtain necessary equipment
• Identify yourself to the patient and identify the patient by checking the patient armband prior to transport

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required
• Previous experience within a team environment required
• Surgery or orderly aide experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• CNA or equivalent licensure (such as EMT) preferred
• CSCT (Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician) preferred

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis - such as transferring a patient in and out of a bed. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

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