Surgical Services Assistant Full Time Hibbeln

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

About The Position

The Surgical Services Attendant provides operational and environmental support to the Operating Room team to promote efficient patient care and surgical throughput. The position supports room turnover, patient transportation, supply and equipment management, case cart preparation, and other departmental activities. It helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized surgical environment and an efficient departmental workflow. The role assists with cleaning and preparing operating rooms between procedures, stocking supplies, checking equipment readiness, and moving equipment, supplies, and furniture. It maintains cleanliness in accordance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards, and appropriately removes waste and soiled materials. It also prepares case carts for the next day's surgical schedule, assists with inventory and restocking, transports patients to the Operating Room, and retrieves and delivers patient beds for postoperative admissions. The employee participates in departmental meetings and training, maintains competency in assigned duties, and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires adaptability, communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and willingness to learn new skills. Job duties may change based on business needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Computer skills required.
Area-specific required education may be obtained upon hire and must be maintained.
Must be adaptable and flexible, including being able to be called away from tasks.
Good communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to demonstrate job competence and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with cleaning and turnover of operating rooms between surgical procedures.
Prepare operating rooms for upcoming cases by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is ready.
Support efficient workflow and timely case starts.
Move equipment, supplies, and furniture as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the Operating Room department in accordance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards.
Remove waste and soiled materials appropriately.
Prepare and organize case carts for the next day's surgical schedule.
Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available for scheduled surgical procedures.
Transport patients from inpatient units and other designated locations to the Operating Room.
Retrieve and deliver patient beds as needed for postoperative admissions.
Assist with patient flow activities to support timely surgical procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and training activities.
Maintain competency in assigned duties and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations and patient care.