Surgery Aide, Casual - Operating Room

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct RN supervision, the Surgery Aide is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from the Operating Room. The Surgery Aide assists the RN with positioning the patient for surgical procedures. The Surgery Aide assists with handling surgical supplies, equipment, and performs cleaning duties within the OR suites. The Surgery Aide will assist in handling and transporting specimens from OR to the lab.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with a health care team in a direct patient care area
Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience and demonstrated competence -OR- an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Ability to read and write English
Ability to transport and assist with moving patients
Good knowledge of body mechanics
BLS certificate from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience working in an Operating Room
Anyone hired after 2/1/2015 must be in possession of a Nursing Assistant certificate or ability to obtain Nursing Assistant certificate within 6 months

Responsibilities

Transport and transfer patients from inpatient units to and from the operating room table
Perform cleaning duties within the OR suites
Assist in room turnovers for the operating room for all cases
Participate in equipment assembly
Maintain specific OR supply inventory
Assist the OR team with positioning patients for surgery
Maintain safe corridors and keep them free of clutter
Support sterilization and cleaning of instruments
Deliver specimens, equipment, blood and x-rays to and from the OR
Keep OR environment clean
Stock linen as needed