Surgical Assistant I - Eastern Connecticut Health Network

Buckland, CT 06040

About the Job

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

Generous vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking
Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
Career Growth within the organization

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Assistant I is responsible for performing the duties of moving surgical equipment and furniture, cleaning tasks, linen supply management, schedule distribution, errands and ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the managers, the patient, peers and other staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Is a resource for simple and complex equipment room set-ups. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the 90 Day Introductory Period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.

COMPETENCIES:

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic Computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and other members of the health care team.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

In collaboration with surgical team, participates in activities to accomplish efficient room turnover including, cleaning of floor, furniture and equipment; removal of used equipment supplies instrumentation, providing appropriate equipment for next procedure.

Maintains the cleanliness and supply levels of assigned work areas before and after procedure.

Stocks all designated areas including linen, oxygen equipment and cleaning supplies.

Unpacks and put away supplies delivered to OR front desk area.

Obtains beds & stretchers according to procedure & specific patient needs. Independently and safely transports patients to and from designated areas.

Assists the nursing staff with patient care as needed in assigned areas.

Performs Clips reps, on male patients according to procedure.

Supports efficient department operations, answers phone and effectively communicates messages to appropriate individual.

Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control policies for Anesthesia/O.R. equipment; appropriately and independently cleans, and identifies need for repair of anesthesia equipment; communicates issues to Nurse Manager.

Demonstrates knowledge of advanced/complex room and equipment set up, i.e. shoulder and knee positioners, robotics, minimally invasive set-ups.

Maintains par levels of anesthesia/O.R. supplies and medications; orders supplies and medications as needed, unpacks and puts away; communicates supply issues to Nurse Manager.

Is a resource for equipment and room set up.

Is able to work independently, to validate and verify inventory and medications.

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Source : Eastern Connecticut Health Network