Surgical Aide - Surgery - Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Rotating Shift

Rotating Shift

Description :

The surgical aide provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.

As a member of the surgical team, helps to provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. The surgical nurse aide assists in the implementation of the AORN Standards of Care, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa and Operating Room Policies and Procedures.

Hourly Pay Range : $12.66 - $17.50

Hours : Flexible hours. Typically, 6 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m. Includes some on-cal hours on weekends and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

Th surgical aide provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.

As a member of the surgical team, helps to provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. The surgical aide assists in the implementation of the AORN Standards of Care, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa and Operating Room Policies and Procedures, including cleaning of operating rooms, positioning of patients, transportation of patients and replenishment of supplies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education : High school diploma required. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support training (can be trained on-site for BLS).

Encouraged, but not required :

• Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course / training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion, required. -OR-
• Currently enrolled in a Scrub Technologist program or currently enrolled in an A.D.N., B.S.N., program with successful completion of first semester of A.

D.N. program, OR first year completion of nursing courses in BSN OR graduate of an A.D.N., Diploma, BSN or LPN program.

Experience Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes Ability to work flexible hours. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to meet departmental on call requirements.

Demonstrates ability to understand and follow directions. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association;

or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.

Mercy offers :

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Educational assistance
• Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

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