Surgery Aide - Operating Room

• The Operating Room Aide is responsible for maximizing the efficiency of the operating rooms (OR) before, during and after surgical procedures by assisting with room set up and turnover, supplies and equipment set up, environmental sanitation and clinical support.

• Education and Experience:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred. Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• License/Certificates:
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

    Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) within 6 months of hire (effective January 4, 2023).
• Special Skills and Aptitudes:
  • • Ability to organize, systematize and prioritize multiple tasks.
    • Effective interpersonal relation skills.
    • Apply knowledge related to hygiene, safety, blood borne pathogens, transmission-based precautions, cleaning and disinfection.
    • Understanding of medical terminology.
    • Exercises good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and insight when problem solving.
    • Attention to detail.

• 1. Clean surfaces and equipment in the OR, perform proper OR decontamination after each surgical procedure. Perform terminal cleaning of Pre, Post and PACU patient care space, endoscopy suites, procedure room, central processing (decontam and assembly areas), and operating rooms. Provide daily cleaning to lounge, locker, bathrooms, hallways, storage areas and desk areas.
  2. Perform various transport duties including lab, supplies and equipment.
  3. Ensure supplies, instruments and equipment are available for surgical procedures using the picklist.
  4. Assist clinical staff with tasks needed inside and outside of OR. Opens sterile supplies for procedures under direct supervision of appropriate staff.
  5. Pick supplies and instruments for upcoming cases.
  6. Assist with medical emergencies following established procedures and guidelines.
  7. Clean, disinfect, dust and vacuum all areas throughout the surgery department.
  8. Clean ORs between surgical cases and terminally clean following last case of the day in that room.
  9. Assist in opening sterile supplies and instruments during procedure set up
  10. Retrieve equipment needed for cases prior to or during cases.
  11. Assist in transfer of patient to and from OR table.
  12. Restock PPE and surgical attire in all designated locations.
  13. Maintain stock and cleanliness of PAPR's.
  14. Restock ORs as needed.
  15. Demonstrate standards of excellence when other duties are assigned.

  The pay range for this role is $17.43 to $20.36.

  Benefits
  Flexible schedule
  Competitive wages
  Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options
  HSA option
  401k contribution
  Scheduled every other weekend
  Paid Time Off

Why Cuyuna Regional Medical Center? CRMC provides the highest quality patient care by hiring exceptional, qualified individuals and providing opportunities for growth and advancement. We are more than 1,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care and innovative medical specialties. From our expansive surgery suites with leading edge technology to our resort inspired senior living spaces, from trauma to routine, obstetrics to hospice, we provide services across the continuum of care - all in Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd lakes country. For more information about our medical campus visit: http://www.cuyunamed.org.

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes exceptional benefits.

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Site Description: Crosby a city of 3,000 residents is part of the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes Area in central Minnesota. It is a top 5 destination in the United States for mountain biking. Crosby is just 15 miles from Brainerd, MN and a two-hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Brainerd Regional Airport, which is serviced daily by Delta Airlines, is located 11 miles from Crosby. CRMC is located within a two-hour radius of Alexandria, Duluth, and St. Cloud.