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Fairview Health Services
Surgical Aide - St. Johns
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$48,054 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Aide at St. John's Hospital, located in Maplewood, MN. This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible opening on evening shift, Monday - Friday, 2:30PM - 11PM, with rotating weekends. The Surgical Aide provides support to the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Transports patients, prepares equipment and supplies, transports specimens and assists in room turnover. Responsibilities Transports patients to and from the operating room. Assists with patient transfers on and off the operating room table. Assists with positioning as directed. Assists with operating room turnover between cases. Gathers operating room equipment and positioning devices as needed. Cleans and returns equipment to correct storage location. Restocks basic operating room and anesthesia supplies. Accesses medications or IV solutions only as required to perform normal job duties, complying with all state and federal regulations regarding medication and IV solution security. Stages team case carts and equipment as directed. Checks and records anesthesia refrigerator temperature and reports discrepancies. Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements. Required Qualifications Understands basic aseptic technique. Understands the security requirements of medications and IV solutions Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Preferred Qualifications Experience in a surgical setting Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/helocalseiu Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.