Surgical Services Assistant

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Responsible for providing patients and staff with a clean, safe environment by engaging in all tasks related to surgical suite and PACU cleaning and room turnover.

Requirements

Obtain BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
Answer telephones and transcribe messages.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED

Responsibilities

Responsible for room turnover by performing the following duties per established AORN Recommended Practices: trash and linen removal, wiping down of all furniture, kick buckets, tables, etc., and floor cleaning.
Maintains cleanliness of all equipment including Anesthesia equipment per established AORN Recommended Practices.
Cleans Pyxis supply cabinets per established AORN Recommended Practices and cleaning schedules.
Transports case carts to and from Central Sterile Department.
Assists in transporting and transferring patients as necessary.
Restocks housekeeping supplies as necessary which may include toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
Performs all duties in a manner which demonstrates the knowledge of environmental, infection and hazardous material control practices, to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
Participates in the education of SSA orientees in collaboration with preceptor, manager, CNS and Clinical Staff Educator.
Assisting with Room turnover and end of day terminal disinfection of the Operating Room Suites and Sterile Processing Department.
Will be a familiar with the rules of the sterile field.
Assist staff in gowning and gloving for procedures.
Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.