Surgical Services Assistant

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

The Surgical Services Assistant is responsible for providing patients and staff with a clean, safe environment by performing tasks related to surgical suite and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) cleaning and room turnover. The role follows established AORN Recommended Practices for cleaning and disinfection, supports patient and case-cart transport, maintains supplies, and assists staff with procedural preparation. The position also contributes to orienting new Surgical Services Assistants and accepts assignments within the scope of practice, skill set, and level of competence.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to wear latex or vinyl gloves with frequent changes and hand washing.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform room turnover, including removing trash and linens, wiping furniture and equipment such as kick buckets and tables, and cleaning floors according to established AORN Recommended Practices.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment, including anesthesia equipment, according to established AORN Recommended Practices.
• Clean Pyxis supply cabinets according to established AORN Recommended Practices and cleaning schedules.
• Transport case carts to and from the Central Sterile Department.
• Assist with transporting and transferring patients as necessary.
• Restock housekeeping supplies as needed, including toilet paper and paper towels.
• Follow environmental, infection-control, and hazardous-material practices to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Participate in educating Surgical Services Assistant orientees in collaboration with a preceptor, manager, CNS, and Clinical Staff Educator.
• Assist with room turnover and end-of-day terminal disinfection of Operating Room Suites and the Sterile Processing Department.
• Be familiar with the rules of the sterile field.
• Assist staff with gowning and gloving for procedures.
• Accept assignments within the scope of practice, skill set, and level of competence.
• Answer telephones and transcribe messages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed