Description
The Surgical Aide is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients and providing assistance in all areas of the Surgery Center. Part-time (FTE .75) role. M-F no w/e or holiday requirements. Rotating weekdays off. The weekly schedule consists of 4 shifts, rotating between approx. 32 hours 1 week & 28 hours week 2. Start & end times rotate based on operational needs. Opening shifts between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Closing shifts require the employee to remain on duty until the final GI scope has been fully reprocessed out of our Edina Specialty Surgery Center. Revo Health is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. Essential Functions:
- Knowledgeable of the functions of the Surgery Center and completes duties within the assigned area. Floats readily between all areas as needed.
- Assists with picking supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for surgical cases (based on surgeon preference cards), as needed.
- Assists with turnover of Operating Room (OR).
- Assists in the safe transfer of the patient from the OR table, surgery cart or wheelchair to any other appropriate patient conveyance as needed.
- Assists with Anesthesia turnover by cleaning and restocking equipment and anesthesia carts as needed.
- Initiates and independently follows all cleaning checklists and restocking of all patient care and work areas. Assists in maintaining inventory levels throughout the center.
- Assists in the Sterile Processing Department, as necessary.
- Assists RN with local monitoring of patient vitals, as needed.
- Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to prioritize and complete their tasks in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care.
- Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care, flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the surgery center.
- Provides care and supplies based on identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience and for multispecialty procedures.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
- Performs activities in a timely manner to not cause delays within the department. Seeks assistance with assignments as needed.
- Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor, as needed).
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more clickhere.
- Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
- All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.
Working Conditions:
- Frequentlylift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.
- Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
- Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).
Setting:
Essential Requirements: Ability to:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines.Prioritize workload effectively.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Notes
- Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing HR@RevoHealth.com. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities
- Please note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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