Surgical Services Assistant
About The Position
About Farmington Hills Hospital Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University. Scope of work Under general supervision of the registered nurse is responsible for performing various tasks to facilitate efficient and smooth management of surgical/endoscopic patients and procedures in a safe and timely manner. The Surgical Services Assistant transports patients, prepares patients for procedures. Inventories and order supplies per established unit levels. Turn over the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors, bring in equipment for the following case.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent Required
- 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 Required
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire
Responsibilities
- Greet patients in the waiting room
- Escort patients to pre-op and instruct them on changing into hospital gowns
- Connect patients to bedside monitors
- Conduct urine pregnancy and blood sugar tests
- Perform shave preps
- Stock bedside carts
- Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
- Remove IV catheters
- Assist with patient care activities (eating, ambulating, using bedpans, dressing post-surgery)
- Clean stretchers and monitoring cords
- Deliver specimens to the lab
- Assist with various tasks throughout the day
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- 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, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
