Surgery Aide

SUMMARY Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a full-time (80 hours per 2 week pay period) Surgical Aide for the Operating Room. This position works 8 hour shifts, days and every 4th weekend. Under direct RN supervision, the Surgery Aide is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from the Operating Room. The Surgery Aide assists the RN with positioning the patient for surgical procedures. The Surgery Aide assists with handling surgical supplies, equipment, and performs cleaning duties within the OR suites. The Surgery Aide will assist in handling and transporting specimens from OR to the lab. RESPONSIBILITIES - Transport and transfer patients from inpatient units to and from the operating room table - Perform cleaning duties within the OR suites - Assist in room turnovers for the operating room for all cases - Participate in equipment assembly - Maintain specific OR supply inventory - Assist the OR team with positioning patients for surgery - Maintain safe corridors and keep them free of clutter - Support sterilization and cleaning of instruments - Deliver specimens, equipment, blood and x-rays to and from the OR - Keep OR environment clean - Stock linen as needed

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Experience working with a health care team in a direct patient care area - Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience and demonstrated competence - -OR- an approved equivalent combination of education and experience - Anyone hired after 2/1/2015 must be in possession of a Nursing Assistant certificate or ability to obtain Nursing Assistant certificate within 6 months - BLS certificate from the American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: - 1 year experience working in an Operating Room Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Ability to work independently without constant supervision - Ability to read and write English - Ability to transport and assist with moving patients - Good knowledge of body mechanics