Surgical Associate II- St. Peter's Hospital: Cardiac Surgery

Surgical Associate II St. Peter's Hospital Cardiac Surgery - Full Time

If you are looking for an entry level Surgical Associate position, full-time - 40 hours per week 8 hour shifts, to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What you will do:

• Responsible for assisting the surgical teams with direct and indirect patient's care. Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a registered perioperative nurse. Additional functions include assisting with direct patient care, applying asepsis and sterilization principles and techniques, supporting resource and environmental management of the intraoperative setting and professional development

Direct Patient Care

• Identifies and transports correct patients, specimens and x-rays
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics while transferring and positioning patients
• Assists with patient positioning and holding limbs for surgical prepping
• Handles small and large pieces of sterile/non-sterile surgical and anesthesia equipment
• Medications are stocked, organized and maintained in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
• Maintains competencies for Level I Clinical Associate
• Age related and cognitive skills are considered when implementing all patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Asepsis/Sterilization

• Understands and applies standard precautions
• Comprehends and maintains proper surgical attire
• Understands and differentiates between concepts of sterile and non-sterile as related to the Operating Room environment

Resource Management

• Identifies basic OR equipment and supplies
• Transports and stores surgical equipment
• Cleans OR equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
• Identifies OR supplies by name
• Restocks assigned areas
• Obtains and delivers surgical supplies and equipment
• Obtains and delivers case carts to assigned rooms

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years experience in a health care environment preferred

Pay Range: $17.85 - $23.33 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.