Surgical Services Assistant

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Trenton is a Level 2 trauma center. The perioperative department prepares patients for surgery by working with our anesthesia providers and surgeons. The patients return to the postoperative side of the unit to recover after anesthesia. The unit manages care for outpatients and inpatients that require surgical procedures. The department provides 24/7 coverage. This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s health.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED program.
• Successful completion of a minimum of one to three months of on-the -job training to become familiar with equipment and processes, to provide a safe environment for patients to prevent injury or delay in discharge.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association OR American Red Cross, Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures, admission and discharge by assisting with clothing change, orienting to environment, positioning, and transport.
• Inventories and orders supplies per established unit levels; stocks rooms and units daily; returns unused supplies and instruments to Central Services Processing.
• Transports specimens and x-rays, obtains blood products from blood bank, obtains and reports lab results and performs urine pregnancy testing as directed.
• Obtains, transports and logs all patient documents; provides general clerical and other support assistance to the department staff and physicians.
• Turn over the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors, assist the OR staff with room turnover, bring in equipment for the following case.
• Assist with opening of sterile supplies and instruments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED