The Surgical Aide is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients and providing assistance in all areas of the Surgery Center.
This is a fulltime position working 8hour shifts MF out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center in Chaska.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (iHealth) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Knowledgeable of the functions of the Surgery Center and completes duties within the assigned area. Floats readily between all areas as needed.
- Assists with picking supplies instrumentation and equipment for surgical cases (based on surgeon preference cards) as needed.
- Assists with turnover of Operating Room (OR).
- Assists in the safe transfer of the patient from the OR table surgery cart or wheelchair to any other appropriate patient conveyance as needed.
- Assists with Anesthesia turnover by cleaning and restocking equipment and anesthesia carts as needed.
- Initiates and independently follows all cleaning checklists and restocking of all patient care and work areas. Assists in maintaining inventory levels throughout the center.
- Assists in the Sterile Processing Department as necessary.
- Assists RN with local monitoring of patient vitals as needed.
- Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to prioritize and complete their tasks in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care.
- Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the surgery center.
- Provides care and supplies based on identified needs and in a timely efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child adolescent adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience and for multispecialty procedures.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique standard and transmission precautions.
- Performs activities in a timely manner to not cause delays within the department. Seeks assistance with assignments as needed.
- Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity patient condition and personnel concerns.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the centers established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self colleagues orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor as needed).
- Participates in acceptable continuing education fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper nonwasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts to learn more clickhere.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending lifting standing stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations if required
Performance Expectations iHealths Core Values:
- Integrity Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality Act with high purpose committed effort and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation Identify progressive solutions that improve service teamwork efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
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