Aide Surgery

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Surgery Aide performs direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting and assists in the maintenance of a safe, clean environment working under the direction of Charge Nurse (RN) and OR staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS
• Good analytical and observational problem-solving skills.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and, division etc.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
• A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and teamwork commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to effectively communicate with patients, their families and other hospital personnel to address customer needs.
• Good reading, writing and comprehension skills to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods, and standards.
• Physical ability to regularly (80-90% of work time) walk and stand; lift soiled linens and move equipment as necessary; assist patients in repositioning, bed to stretcher transferring, basic activities of daily living and maintenance locomotion requiring lifting (very heavy 60+ pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing, and walking.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering telephones, taking messages and basic retrieval of computer information.
• Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Performs terminal cleaning of the operating room and prepares rooms for new patients.
• Cleans and re-makes patient stretchers and beds, and responsible for assigned areas for restocking and cleanliness.
• Participates in OR suite turnovers between cases.
• Delivers specimens, labs, blood, to and from OR.
• Transport patients as directed by a nurse.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy.
• All duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED