Attendant (Surgical Services)

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $17.10 (Min) — $25.65 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

As the Surgical Services Attendant, yo u will be asked to assist and to ensure the operating room is clean, safe, and fully stocked for procedures, working under nursing supervision. Key duties include transporting patients, cleaning and sanitizing OR suites, setting up equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and managing waste.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs procedures relating to the basic care of the Surgical Services patient and also technical and ancillary duties related to patient care

• Maintains a clean and safe environment to insure safe and efficient operation of the unit

• Rotating weekend calls from 7am to 7pm

This position supports the clinical work being done at Lawrence General's state-of-the-art Santigati Center, which brings Boston-caliber surgical sophistication to the Merrimack Valley. The Santigati Center opened in May 2017 and boasts seven spacious surgical suites, including the only hybrid operating room in the region.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Handling weekend calls from 7am to 7pm (rotating schedule) is required.

Preferred:

• At least one year prior OR Attendant experience or other related healthcare experience

Additional Information

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!