TRANSPORTER - SURGICAL SERVICES

UHS•Wellington, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute care hospital located in Wellington, Florida, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Since 1986, it has provided high-quality healthcare services to Palm Beach County residents. As a community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional is committed to advanced technologies and expanding services to meet community needs. The hospital promotes an environment of compassion, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, with a mission supported by fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a core standard, emphasizing guest treatment, professionalism, and teamwork. Safety is a guiding value, with a commitment to zero preventable harm, learning from experiences, and fostering a supportive environment for team members. The organization is part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who exchange ideas and review industry topics, offering robust continuing education, skills diversification, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
Willingness to be cross trained to other areas.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting professional OR personnel by providing housekeeping, inventory, and stocking services.
Must be willing to cross train and float to meet the needs of the institution.
Stock all warmers in OR with fluids and blankets during shift and at end of shift.
Make sure formalin and specimen cups are well stocked in sub-sterile areas.
Evenly distribute all necessary holding devices, ex.(candy cane / allen stir-ups) in sub-sterile areas.
Trained as anesthesia techs to cover when anesthesia tech is absent.
Help transfer patients to OR bed and back to stretcher.
Help position patients for surgical procedures.
Transport specimens to lab.
Assist anesthesia with hooking up patients to transport monitors when transporting from ICU.
Clean lead monthly.
Transport blood to the OR when needed.
Must be knowledgeable in all OR procedures to be able to get the OR’s set up with the proper equipment for the surgeries. Ex., Vascular, Neuro, Bariatrics, etc.