Surgical Service Attendant- Full Time Day

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.

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs a variety of service and patient care activities that support the care team in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Services include, but are not limited to, patient transports and positioning, transport of specimens to the lab and retrieval of blood bank products, equipment set up including specialty services such as orthopedics.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, stocking, and upkeep of all Operating/procedural room(s) and daily supply orders.
• May participate in daily/weekly equipment checks including, but not limited to, fluid warmers, sterile storage area temp/humidity and eye wash stations.
• Participates in coordinating equipment repair in collaboration with Biomed team and Vendors.
• Participates in the onboarding and training of new staff members to the role of surgical service attendant including positioning, proper body mechanics, general sterile technique concepts, OR/procedural room cleaning protocols, equipment use and set ups, room and table set ups for the varied surgeons and procedures.
• Accepts additional duties with a positive attitude and is supportive of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Additional Qualifications

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

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America