SURGERY ASSISTANT-SURGERY

Overview

Provides safe, timely transport of all patients to and from Surgery for procedures. Provides a clean, uncluttered environment throughout the Surgical Department.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

Assist in providing clean equipment to the OR as needed for the procedure and returning the same, clean, to its proper storage area.

Assists in positioning patients on the Operating Room table, in skin preparation by holding extremities, and in lifting and transferring patients from the Operating Room table or cart.

Assists outpatients to appropriate area for changing into the proper surgical attire and secures valuables per established policy.

Cleans and scrub sinks between each use, empties trash containers as needed, and restocks supplies in OR rooms and items used in scrubbing.

Demonstrates ability to safely transport all patients to and from the Surgical Services area using a wheel chair, stretcher, or cart, per direction of a nurse, using proper body mechanics.

Performs the following at completion of the operation: a) empty, wash, and reline kick buckets; b) damp mop OR floor, walls, furniture; c) rinse used mop heads, discard water and flush bucket; d) thoroughly wipe/disinfect OR table and apply clean linen always cognizant of the proper cleaning solutions, safety and Universal Precautions.

Provides direction to patient's family and visitors to surgical waiting area.

Restocks linens daily, to all appropriate areas, stocks caps and masks to selected areas.

Assists in keeping all surgery cabinets clean and stocked.

Transports items to Material Services, separating clean/sterile from used/contaminated using the designated elevators, the lift, and the dumbwaiter as directed.

Transports specimens and cultures to the appropriate service area as requested.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to take directions and speak distinctly

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 Preferred

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.