EHN Full Time Surgical Services Attendant

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Competencies (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.

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.