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Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title Surgical service Aide Full time 80hrs - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Surgical Service Aid (SSA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to \xef\x82\xb7

• Operating Room (OR) cleaning and reset for the next case
• \xef\x82\xb7 Gathering equipment, case carts, and positioning aides for the next case
• \xef\x82\xb7 Holding extremity for surgical prep
• \xef\x82\xb7 Stocking of OR rooms, sub sterile, and specialty carts
• \xef\x82\xb7 Help with positioning patient for spinal anesthesia and surgery
• \xef\x82\xb7 Assist in patient transfers from OR bed to patient bed
• \xef\x82\xb7 Trauma room, Cardiac room, and Neuro room set up

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• \xef\x82\xb7 Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics

as acquired thought successful completion of high school or a general education degree

(GED)\xef\x82\xb7

• CNA certification preferred
• \xef\x82\xb7 Previous experience preferred
• Obtains BLS certification by the end of the orientation period
• \xef\x82\xb7 Maintains BLS certification
• The SSA must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with all

members of the healthcare team

• \xef\x82\xb7 The SSA must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
• \xef\x82\xb7 Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in delicate situations (i.e., Gift

of Life surgeries and during transportation of patients from units to the OR)

• Answers signal lights, pages to assist nursing staff with patient needs
• \xef\x82\xb7 Transports patients to and from the OR
• \xef\x82\xb7 Assists nursing staff in OR as needed with opening of supplies or holding for preps
• \xef\x82\xb7 Assists in the positioning of patients under direction of registered nurse
• \xef\x82\xb7 Cleaning OR rooms and transporting supplies and equipment
• \xef\x82\xb7 Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
• \xef\x82\xb7 Stocks rooms, scrub sinks and sub sterile
• \xef\x82\xb7 Clean and maintain all storage rooms
• \xef\x82\xb7 Change linen on patients bed
• \xef\x82\xb7 Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff regular staff meeting
• \xef\x82\xb7 Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding equipment/supply needs
• \xef\x82\xb7 Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures
• \xef\x82\xb7 Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN
• \xef\x82\xb7 Meets Bronson\xe2\x80\x99s Standards of Excellence
• \xef\x82\xb7 Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement
• \xef\x82\xb7 Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently
• \xef\x82\xb7 Laser operator

Shift 10 Hour Day Shift

Time Type Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Cost Center 5700 Surgery (BMH)

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