Surgical Services Attendant - Temporary

Mount Desert Island Hospital • Bar Harbor, ME

10m

About The Position

The Surgical Services Attendant (SSA) works under Registered Nurse supervision and in collaboration with Environmental Services to facilitate the safe and effective functioning of Surgical Services Department, maintaining safe and clean environment, extending support to ASU, PACU, and Anesthesia teams in facilitating work flow by providing patient care as directed by RN and with accepted CNA standards, in the State Specified Scope of Practice following Hospital policies and procedures. Additionally, SSA performs sterile processing duties under the direct supervision of RN or CST limited to cleaning, decontaminating and processing equipment to achieve high level disinfection.

Requirements

• CNA certification/eligibility required
• Ability to function in surgical environment
• Ability to withstand emotional pressures associated within the medical setting
• Ability to be on feet for most of shift
• Ability to lift, pull, push, stoop and reach
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Adequate vision
• Must be able to work with employees, patients and visitors of the Hospital
• Will be exposed to hazardous waste and/or body fluids

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• facilitate the safe and effective functioning of Surgical Services Department
• maintaining safe and clean environment
• extending support to ASU, PACU, and Anesthesia teams in facilitating work flow
• providing patient care as directed by RN and with accepted CNA standards, in the State Specified Scope of Practice following Hospital policies and procedures
• performs sterile processing duties under the direct supervision of RN or CST limited to cleaning, decontaminating and processing equipment to achieve high level disinfection

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees