Surgical Attendant (Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm)

Title

Surgical Attendant

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.

Experience

One (1) year experience in a hospital setting.

Required License/Certifications

Current CPR certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Transports patients to designated areas meeting patient comfort and safety requirements: assists in moving and positioning patients in the operating room under the direction of the RN or MD; responds to requests for transports of beds, specimens, etc., in a timely manner.

Transports and cleans equipment throughout the operating room: handles and operates equipment properly and carefully; initiates work orders if required; demonstrates knowledge of terminal cleaning high level disinfection and environmental control standards by proper method and/or use of cleaning process or agents.

Assists in room turnovers to expedite OR utilization.

Assists in cleaning surgical suites at the end of the daily schedule ensuring all suites are ready for next day's use.

Checks stock levels by sub sterile assignments or cart assignments and restocks assigned units according to established guidelines.

Responds to requests for transports of beds, specimens, etc., in a timely manner

Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.

Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.

Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.