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Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
Surgical Aide
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.
$45,084 / year median in Missouri
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Aide Performs a variety of technical, environmental and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
- Organizational skills
- Maintains BLS validation
- Knowledge of proper English, spelling grammar and medical terminology
- Ability to greet and serve visitors in a manner conducive to positive customer relations
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with physicians and ancillary departments
- Proficiency in operating a computer and utilizing various software