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SURGERY ASSISTANT-SURGERY

Methodist Hospitals
  • Merrillville, Indiana
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview: Provides safe, timely transport of all patients to and from Surgery for procedures. Provides a clean, uncluttered environment throughout the Surgical Department. Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
    1. Assist in providing clean equipment to the OR as needed for the procedure and returning the same, clean, to its proper storage area.
    2. Assists in positioning patients on the Operating Room table, in skin preparation by holding extremities, and in lifting and transferring patients from the Operating Room table or cart.
    3. Assists outpatients to appropriate area for changing into the proper surgical attire and secures valuables per established policy.
    4. Cleans and scrub sinks between each use, empties trash containers as needed, and restocks supplies in OR rooms and items used in scrubbing.
    5. Demonstrates ability to safely transport all patients to and from the Surgical Services area using a wheel chair, stretcher, or cart, per direction of a nurse, using proper body mechanics.
    6. Performs the following at completion of the operation: a) empty, wash, and reline kick buckets; b) damp mop OR floor, walls, furniture; c) rinse used mop heads, discard water and flush bucket; d) thoroughly wipe/disinfect OR table and apply clean linen always cognizant of the proper cleaning solutions, safety and Universal Precautions.
    7. Provides direction to patient's family and visitors to surgical waiting area.
    8. Restocks linens daily, to all appropriate areas, stocks caps and masks to selected areas.
    9. Assists in keeping all surgery cabinets clean and stocked.
    10. Transports items to Material Services, separating clean/sterile from used/contaminated using the designated elevators, the lift, and the dumbwaiter as directed.
    11. Transports specimens and cultures to the appropriate service area as requested.
    Qualifications: JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Ability to take directions and speak distinctly

    EDUCATION
    • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
    • 1 Preferred

    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
    Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

    CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
    Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

    DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMerrillville, Indiana
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Year Founded2013
    Websitehttp://www.methodisthospitals.org/

    About Company

    A recognized leader in Lake County, Methodist offers specialized staff, comprehensive services and technically advanced equipment and facilities. This leadership is a reflection of our commitment to optimize the health and well being of our communities.

    We continue to add to our team individuals who are dedicated, motivated, highly skilled, and willing to bring their hearts to share with those we serve.

    Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. We also provide tuition reimbursement, life insurance and 401k with a fixed hospital contribution, plus a 50% matching contribution. Time away from the hospital is awarded through our Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plan.

    Come and join our team of dedicated professionals here at The Methodist Hospitals. Our continued goal is to deliver excellent healthcare while providing a work environment that is second to none. Excellent career opportunities await you at Methodist Hospitals.

    Skills

    • Business Practicesunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Furnitureunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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