Huntsville Hospital

Surgical Attendant, Full Time, 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital  •  Decatur, AL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Assists OR personnel in providing high quality care to all age patients undergoing surgical procedures. Ensures operating room is properly cleaned and prepared for procedures. Transports surgical patients to the OR prior to surgery.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

  • Follows DMH policy regarding patient identification prior to transporting patients to the OR.
  • Cleans OR suites and surrounding environment following DMH policy and procedure guidelines.
  • Protects patient right to privacy. Maintains respectful, professional behavior with patients and family members. Reports patient and/or family concerns to leadership team.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for cleaning and/or work assignments. Assures assigned areas are stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Handles and transports surgical specimens to the appropriate place as needed.
  • Cleans and transports special equipment before and after procedures. Notifies leadership team of equipment not working properly.
  • Assists with positioning patients for surgical procedures.
  • Understands basic principles of aseptic technique, infection prevention and workplace safety.
  • Follows instructions, adaptable to change, accountable.
  • Able to work in a fast paced, high stress area.

    • Qualifications

    Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent. BCLS required.

    Experience: none required

    Huntsville Hospital

    About Huntsville Hospital

    Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Huntsville, AL
    Year Founded
    1895
    Website
    huntsvillehospital.org
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