Surgery Assistant: Natalie Ambulatory Surgery Center

Saint Francis Health System

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Assistant transports patients to operating rooms, assists surgeons and circulating nurses with patient positioning. This role performs environmental tasks including cleaning the operating rooms and equipment; and ensures supplies are stocked.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Sound ability to maintain professional and courteous and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in adynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma, or GED, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent procedural tasks such as transporting patients while ensuring patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning and prep in a manner that demonstrates knowledge and ensures patient safety, skin integrity and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team utilizing knowledge of sterile technique to hold retractors and cameras as directed by the surgeon.
• Performs environmental activities to maintain a clean and orderly surgical suite.
• Identifies correct patient to verify specific information utilizing strong interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Ensures supplies are stocked and sterile.
• Assists with maintaining a sterile environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed