Attendant Aide - Operating Room Evenings - EVS

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Surgical Services Attendant Aide assists nursing staff with delegated indirect and direct patient-care tasks in the operating room under the supervision of a registered nurse. Cleaning and maintaining assigned items and areas account for 80% of the role. The aide helps maintain a clean and safe surgical environment in accordance with Joint Commission and AORN/infection-control guidelines, supports operating-room workflows, and works with nursing staff and other surgical professionals. The role also includes courier duties, assistance with patient positioning and transfers, and participation in patient and staff safety efforts. A qualified applicant must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet a 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; documentation must be verifiable.
• Complete required education and post-test to demonstrate age-related competency.
• Demonstrate appropriate working knowledge of specialty equipment.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in a patient-care setting.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital or clinic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned items and areas to support daily operations; cleaning duties comprise 80% of the position.
• Maintain a clean and safe surgical department and operating-room suites in accordance with Joint Commission and AORN/infection-control guidelines.
• Work with nursing staff, scrub technicians, nurse anesthetists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workflows.
• Participate in Commitment to Safety by providing and collecting data to improve patient and staff safety and operating-room efficiency.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as an active member of the patient-care team.
• Perform assigned patient-care support duties under nursing direction and independently complete assigned tasks.
• Serve as a courier for the surgical department, including obtaining and returning blood products, obtaining beds for patient transfers, and transporting specimens to the laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Assist the circulator nurse, surgical team, and physician with patient positioning and preserve patient dignity and privacy during transport and transfer when needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED