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Surgical Support Aide PerDiem

MLK Community Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, the Surgical Support Aide provides support services that include but limited to general nursing care and other tasks that support clinical operations of the operating rooms Post Anesthesia Recovery Room. I.e. running errands, transporting patients, prepping, shaving, positioning of patients. Obtains special equipment for procedures and perform the cleaning of the operating rooms and surrounding areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides patient transportation throughout the surgical suite.

a. Notifies appropriate personnel of patients arrival to insure continuity of care, proper identification and observation.

2. When requested, assist with transfer of patient from surgical table to gurney or bed at end of procedure.

3. When requested, assist the nurse and anesthesiologist with transporting of patient to Recovery Room.

4. Provides assistance to the circulating nurse when the operative site is being prepped by supporting exptemity, or pouring of prep solutions while maintaining aseptic technique.

5. Assists with between case clean up and preparation of set-up for following cases, working to insure a safe patient environment.

a. Assists with cleaning and movement of furniture, equipment and floors, as needed. Utilizes universal precautions.

b. Assists with clean up and disposition of used instruments and equipment.

c. Anticipated and obtains needed equipment for assigned procedure, sets up and pre-check for proper function. The equipment includes but not limited to microscopes, video towers, video cameras, and fracture table. Maintains awareness of equipment and safety hazards to prevent equipment damage or harm to patient. Routinely inspects and maintains equipment.

d. Picks and / or completes picking up supplies for cases utilizing computer generated pick lists or preference cards.

6. Serves as an additional resource person in the provision of patient care as procedures require the need for additional personnel.

7. Provides support for the anesthesia department through stocking and maintaining of carts.

8. Inventories and stocks operating rooms with supplies as assigned.

9. Participates in training of new personnel.

10. Attends staff development activities including staff meetings and in services. (Minimum of 80%)

11. Participates in assigned Performance Improvement projects including correction of deficiencies. (80% participation in appropriate projects)

12. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.   Education

  • High School Diploma / GED

B.  Qualifications / Experience

  • At least 1 year previous hospital experience  as a CNA, Surgical Transport, Central Service Technician, Instrument Technician.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
  • C.   Special Skills / Knowledge

  • Service Orientation — actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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