Surgical Aide I

Location: AdventHealth Orlando Campus-601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-          Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day (11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)

The role you’ll contribute:

Supports operating room staff by maintaining a safe environment and delivering quality patient care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Coordinates patient transportation between operating rooms and other locations

·       Assists nursing staff with patient care by positioning and transferring anesthetized patients and supporting limbs during surgical skin preps

·       When assisting patient, staff is aware of the sterile boundaries within the operating room when supplies are opened

·       Delivers specimens and blood products to labs

·       Ensures stretchers and oxygen tanks are readily available for patient transport

·       Maintains surgical machines/equipment and prepares operating suites.

·       May assist in delivery of medications

·       Maintains knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies needed for procedures so that case picking and preparation can be done accurately and completely

·       Functions in the role of retractor, camera, or limb holder at the sterile field under the direction of the RN, Scrub Tech, and / or Surgeon

·       Assists with equipment management.  May have specific training related to lasers, video, stealth, robotic, or other equipment utilized in the department.  Demonstrates knowledge of equipment set up, troubleshooting and cleaning.  Reports any problems with equipment to department Manager

·       Efficient and organized in skills to assist team with safe and appropriate turnovers.  Utilizes knowledge of cleaning protocols for all types of specialty surgical equipment.   Can articulate department goals and metrics for first cases starts and turnover times and contributes ideas for improvement

·       Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms as assigned

·       Performs other duties as assigned

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Knowledge and Requirements:

·    Ability to work with nursing staff, patients, and families

·       Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

·       Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

·       Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry

Education and Experience Required:

·       High School Education or equivalent

·       One year of technical experience

Preferred qualifications: 

·    Two years of technical experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·          Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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