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Surgical Aide - General Surgery
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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.
$46,062 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Aide - General Surgery Christus Health United States, Texas, Mount Pleasant 2001 North Jefferson Avenue (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
Description Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the surgery attendant performs tasks assisting and facilitating efficient patient flow and safe patient care in the unit.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable One
CHRISTUS
Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Transports patients and equipment using appropriate standard precautions.
Cleans and makes ready beds, stretchers and wheelchairs for patient transfer.
Presents self to other staff, patients, families and visitors in a warm, receptive manner. Provides direction and information to patients and family members. Identifies and obtains language translation as needed.
Assists with surgical patient positioning, transfer, cast application and removal under the direction of the RN.
Retrieves and delivers items to other departments. Responds promptly to assignments and requests.
Assists nursing staff in maintaining high standards of nursing practice by facilitating a prompt response to patient needs.
Restocks supplies, cleans/defrosts refrigerators, cleans equipment and maintains orderly environment.
Assures patient transfer and transport equipment is functioning properly.
Functions as a surgical team member.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience 1 year of experience in a hospital setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required
Work Schedule:
PRN Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed