Surgical Aide/Transporter

Midland Health • Midland, TX

3d

About The Position

Performs the essential duties and responsibilities and the primary functions of a Surgical Aide. Tasks will include transporting patients as well as general cleaning functions of the assigned areas. These tasks are performed independently under the supervision of licensed staff. Independent judgment is negligible.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Transports patients – always identify patients by checking armband for name and date of birth and compare to transport slip prior to transporting the patient. Demonstrates a willingness to assist other personnel to transport patients and maintain order on the unit.
• Assist nurses with transporting patients to critical care areas.
• Completes routine duties (restocking blanket and fluid warmer, restocking supplies in patient bays and supply room and ordering supplies for kitchen area in PACU and Anesthesia lounge) in a timely, safe manner.
• Transport specimens to lab when requested.
• Pick up blood from lab when requested.
• Supplies in the department must maintain inventory/par levels to compliment patient care.
• Participate in hospital department inventory yearly.
• Check oxygen tanks and replace them when they are at half full.
• Anticipates needs of health care members and actively assists members as needed.
• Assists nurses with ice packs, SCD’S, pumps or other supplies when needed.
• Bring warm blankets to patients as needed.
• Assists with putting BP cuff on, pulse ox, and surgical cap on patient when needed.
• Assists patients to bathroom and with dressing/ undressing as needed / requested.
• Promotes hospital efficiency and cleanliness to include keeping work areas, soiled utility room, lounge and bathrooms tidy and clean, stocking, and emptying trash.
• This does include terminally cleaning isolation rooms and using the UV light.
• Assist with orientation of new team members.
• Wear name tag above your waist, introduce yourself and explain what you are doing.
• Radiology badges are not to be worn outside hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees