What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Aide - Full Time Days Job ID 1350115 position at North Shore Medical Center?
Job Description
Job Description
We are North Shore Medical Center.
Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.
We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Essential / stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
- Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits : Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Position Summary :
The Surgery Aide / OR Orderly reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. Performs all the necessary responsibilities required to transport patients to and from various patient care areas and departments within the hospital to designated areas.
Cleans all surgical areas after procedures and works to maintain the turnover goal of 30 minutes. Is responsible for stocking all sub-sterile areas and ordering supplies, receiving and stocking in the OR.
Assists with the set-up for surgical procedures by obtaining the necessary equipment for the case. Assist in moving patients to and from the OR table, stretcher or bed. Assists in PACU and Holding when necessary to transport patients.
Job Description and Duties
Assists nursing personnel whenever needed within scope of training and ability.
Makes rounds & ensures that all OR suites have basic equipment needed for the day's cases.
nurses assist in procuring specialty equipment for scheduled cases.
Ensure that equipment is wiped / decontaminated with a germicidal solution before being brought into the OR suite.
Transporting patients to & from the operating room provides for special needs, i.e. Cribs, patient beds to facilitate safe transport.
Ensure that scrub areas & utility rooms are well stocked with necessary supplies
Ensures that appropriate pay levels are kept & prevents overstocking of supplies.
Cleans after each case, ensuring that all furniture is cleaned with a disinfectant solution,
Making sure that all garbage from previous cases is removed.
Use a clean mop head every time. Do not put a used mop head into the disinfectant bucket.
Keep the cleaning cart clean with fresh disinfectant solution daily.
Assists in moving patients from OR table to bed / stretchers by following established guidelines
As evidenced by observing good body mechanics, ensuring that stretchers / beds are locked all lines, drains, etc
Contains & collects trash by following established policies to prevent biohazardous contamination.
Ensures that trash is collected in appropriate containers.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses / certifications, education and job knowledge / experience) :
1 year experience in a clinical role in an Acute Care Setting, preferably an Operating Room
High School Diploma
Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Benefits
Flexible shifts
Competitive salary
Excellent differentials
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Outstanding culture and employee satisfaction scores
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Sick, vacation, and holiday time
