A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
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Responsibilities:
The Environmental Services Aide assists with care of the patient in the Operating/Procedure rooms by assisting with transporting, lifting and positioning for surgery. Cleans and assists in the operating room turnovers by performing general errands as required by the team leader and /or charge nurses. Maintains general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
Key Responsibilities :
Assists in room turnovers including cleaning furniture & equipment Removes soiled laundry, empties trash receptacles Provides stretchers for the transportation of patients as needed Responsible for re-stocking of scrub sink supplies, hair and shoe coverings, masks and other needed PPE supplies Maintains area/departments in an orderly/organized fashion Performs daily/weekly inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate personnel of order needs Assists with inventory management as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year job related experience in an inpatient or outpatient surgery center. Basic computer knowledge and working knowledge of medical terminology.
