Surgical Svcs Attendant (FT - Day) - Torresdale

Surgical Services Attendant

The Surgical Services Attendant performs a variety of service and direct patient care activities related to the care of patients who are undergoing surgery or other procedures, which support the nursing staff in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Direct patient care activities are related to: the transportation and transfer of patients, equipment, supplies and specimens to and from designated areas; positioning of patients based on procedural needs, set up and turnover of procedural suites; the cleanliness and upkeep of all transportation equipment; maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies pertinent to the departmental operation.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience - Preferred

• Prior health care experience preferred
• 1 year previous hospital perioperative experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Working understanding of aseptic technique, and various surgical procedures, proper handling of surgical instruments as it relates to room turnover and ensuring instruments are properly transported to appropriate location for sterile processing. Proficient in proper patient positioning, procedural set ups and has the ability to teach skills required of a surgical service attendant.
• Proficient in skills of a surgical service attendant. Plans, coordinates, and teaches other surgical service attendants.

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Values and Habits

Put People First

• Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
• Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
• Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
• Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.

Do What's Right

• Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
• Clarify what's most critical and why.
• Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
• Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence

• Focus on learning and growth.
• Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
• Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
• Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Jefferson Health Northeast

Primary Location Address: 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America