Surgical Core Aid

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/28/2025

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Surgical Services Manager and at the direction of department charge nurse; the Surgical Core Aid supports the care of surgical patients in the Operating Rooms.

Hours:

- .8 - 32 hours per week

- Monday through Friday

- No Call

- 6:30PM - 3PM with variability

Essential Job Functions:

Transports equipment between operating rooms and to all surgical areas of the hospital and assists with preparation of operating rooms.
Participates in room turnovers and opening cases.

Responsible for ordering stocking and outdating supplies as needed.
Demonstrates proper technique with operative skin preparation.

Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique handling of specimens and biohazard material and universal precautions.
Assists with patient positioning and transfer from bed to OR table.
Assists with set up and transport of equipment.
Ability to prioritize and make good use of time.
Ability to be self-directed; demonstrates accountability professionalism and receptiveness to change; seeks guidance direction and assistance when needed.
Sets priorities responds timely to issues which require a decision and ensures desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through

Demonstrates skills as a team player. Assist others in preparation of the clinical areas and participating in patient care as directed
Ensures the patients right to privacy.
Assists with maintaining a safe clean and orderly environment adheres to all safety and infection control requirements
Participates in quality improvement activities as requested
Demonstrates strong communication skills with co-workers physicians and ancillary staff.
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Performs other duties as they are assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge & Ability:

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
BLS certification is required upon hire
CNA license required upon hire
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement

Benefits:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Company paid life insurance
Free scrubs
Free meals
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/28/2025Job Summary:Under the supervision of the Surgical Services Manager and at the direction of department charge nurse; the Surgical Core Aid supports the care of surgical patients in the Operating Rooms.Hours:- .8 - 32 hours per week- Monday through Friday- No Call- 6:30...