Surgery Aide

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and stocks carts and rooms, and changes linen, as needed.


• Cleans and sterilizes OR suite.


• Assists with the transport of patients.


• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.


• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.


• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.


• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.


• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.


• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.


• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.


• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.


• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.


• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.


• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or working towards completion of High school diploma or GED.


• One year of related experience in a health care setting preferred.

Position Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations.

• BCLS certification prior to hire.


• Mandatory Reporter.


• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Language Skills
Ability to read, write and understand English and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens.  The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.