Surgical Service Aide Periop - 80hrs/pp (1st shift) - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Bronson Battle Creek•Battle Creek, MI

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Surgical Service Aid (SSA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to Operating Room (OR) cleaning and reset for the next case Gathering equipment, case carts, and positioning aides for the next case Holding extremity for surgical prep Stocking of OR rooms, sub sterile, and specialty carts Help with positioning patient for spinal anesthesia and surgery Assist in patient transfers from OR bed to patient bed Trauma room, Cardiac room, and Neuro room set up Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Requirements

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics
as acquired thought successful completion of high school or a general education degree
(GED)
Obtains BLS certification by the end of the orientation period
Maintains BLS certification
The SSA must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with all
members of the healthcare team
The SSA must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in delicate situations (i.e., Gift
of Life surgeries and during transportation of patients from units to the OR)

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred
Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operating Room (OR) cleaning and reset for the next case
Gathering equipment, case carts, and positioning aides for the next case
Holding extremity for surgical prep
Stocking of OR rooms, sub sterile, and specialty carts
Help with positioning patient for spinal anesthesia and surgery
Assist in patient transfers from OR bed to patient bed
Trauma room, Cardiac room, and Neuro room set up
Answers signal lights, pages to assist nursing staff with patient needs
Transports patients to and from the OR
Assists nursing staff in OR as needed with opening of supplies or holding for preps
Assists in the positioning of patients under direction of registered nurse
Cleaning OR rooms and transporting supplies and equipment
Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
Stocks rooms, scrub sinks and sub sterile
Clean and maintain all storage rooms
Change linen on patients bed
Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff regular staff meeting
Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding equipment/supply needs
Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures
Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN
Meets Bronson's Standards of Excellence
Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement
Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently
Laser operator