Surgery Assistant

Saint Francis Health System

1d•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. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position.

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

Transports patients to operating rooms.
Assists surgeons and circulating nurses with patient positioning.
Performs environmental tasks including cleaning the operating rooms and equipment.
Ensures supplies are stocked and sterile.
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.
Assists with maintaining a sterile environment.