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 that support nursing practice in the operating room, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Cleaning and maintenance account for 80% of the position’s responsibilities. The aide helps maintain a clean and safe surgical department in accordance with Joint Commission, AORN, and infection-control guidelines, and works with nursing staff, scrub technicians, nurse anesthetists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists as needed.

The role requires flexibility as priorities and workflows change, participation in safety and efficiency improvement activities, and active involvement on the patient-care team while maintaining patient confidentiality. The aide performs assigned patient-care support tasks under nursing direction and may work independently to complete them. Duties also include serving as a courier for the surgical department, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, and protecting patient dignity and privacy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, verifiable.
• Completion of required education and post-test to demonstrate age-related competency.
• 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.
• Must 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 accounts for 80% of the position’s responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the surgical department and suites in accordance with Joint Commission, AORN, and 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.
• Participate as a member of the patient-care team and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform patient-care support duties under nursing direction and independently complete assigned tasks as appropriate.
• 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 College of American Pathologists and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Assist the circulator nurse, surgical team, and physician with patient positioning and help maintain 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.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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