Job Description

North Alabama Medical Center

Surgical Aid - OR
Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: 40-Hour Weeks, Monday – Fridays

Your experience matters

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

North Alabama Medical Center, opened its doors in 2018, as the replacement facility for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, in Florence, Alabama. North Alabama Medical Center serves as a regional facility with more than 200 physicians on staff who represent more than 42 specialty areas of medicine.

How you'll contribute

ASurgical Aid who excels in this role:

• Assists in assuring optimal patient care by delivering basic patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.

• Assists with the transportation and positioning of patients as needed.

• Supports room readiness and turnover processes between surgical procedures.

• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment within assigned areas.

• Keeps shelves stocked with supplies and ensures needed items are readily available.

• Delivers specimens to the laboratory and retrieves x-rays, charts, and other materials as needed.

• Performs direct patient care responsibilities as assigned.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and sound judgment while working independently with minimal supervision.

• Maintains professionalism and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.

• BLS certification required.
• Prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to take appropriate action in urgent situations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital
North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility that offers the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.

North Alabama Medical Center is a Certified Chest Pain center with a team of cardiologists available 24/7 and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.