Surgical Aide

Position Summary:

The Surgery Aide/OR Orderly reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. Performs all the necessary responsibilities required to transport patients to and from various patient care areas and departments within the hospital to designated areas.

Cleans all surgical areas after procedures and works to maintain the Turnover goal of 30 minutes. Is responsible for stocking all sub-sterile areas and ordering supplies, receiving and stocking in the OR.

Assists with the set-up for surgical procedures by obtaining the necessary equipment for the case. Assist in moving patients to and from the OR table, stretcher or bed. Assists in PACU and Holding when necessary to transport patients.

Job Description And Duties

• Assists nursing personnel whenever needed within scope of training and ability.
• Makes rounds & ensures that all OR suites have basic equipment needed for the days cases.
• Assists nurses in the procuring specialty equipment for scheduled cases.
• Ensure that equipment are wiped/decontaminated with a germicidal solution before being brought in to the OR suite.
• Transports patient to & from the operating room, provides for special needs ie.cribs, patient beds to facilitate safe transport.
• Ensure that scrub areas & utility rooms are well stocked with necessary supplies
• Ensures that appropriate par levels are kept & prevent overstocking of supplies.
• Cleans after each case ensuring that all furniture are cleaned with a disinfectant solution,
• Making sure that all garbage from previous case are removed.
• Uses a clean mop head every time, does not put a used mop head into the disinfectant bucket.
• Keeps cleaning cart clean with fresh disinfectant solution daily.
• Assists in moving patients from OR table to bed/stretchers by following established guidelines
• As evidenced by observing good body mechanics, ensuring that stretchers/beds are locked all lines, drains,etc
• Contains & collects trash by following established policies to prevent biohazardous contamination.
• Ensures that trash are collected in appropriate containers.

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year experience in a clinical role in an Acute Care Setting, preferably an Operating Room
• High School Diploma
• BLS

Benefits

• Flexible shifts
• Competitive salary
• Excellent differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Outstanding culture and employee satisfaction scores
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Sick, vacation, and holiday time

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

North Shore Medical Center is proud to be a part of the Steward Health Care Network with 36 community hospitals across 9 states with more than 43,000 team members. For over 60 years, North Shore Medical Center has brought exceptional medical care to Dade and Broward counties. With 357 beds, 400-plus medical staff, and more than 700 team members, North Shore excels with its Emergency Services, General Surgery, high-risk Maternity Care, Cancer Treatment, Cardiology Services, Stroke Treatment, Diagnostic Imaging, and other top-rated services.

We are proud to offer our team members a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health as well as your financial, career, and life goals. We believe our people are our strength and we take our team member’s health seriously. From medical coverage and life insurance to retirement plans, paid time off and much more, Steward Health Care provides you with a variety of benefits for your unique needs.

Our Values and Culture: Steward Health Care is a minority, physician-owned organization that fosters, cultivates, and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. No matter your role, being a member of the Steward family means you are making a difference every day.

We are committed to creating:

• A safe and respectful work environment. We want our team members to enjoy the same sense of care and belonging that we provide to our patients.

• Teams that celebrate, empower, and uplift people. A supportive, inclusive culture, where people flourish and thrive is one that everyone embraces and deserves.

• A culture of inclusivity and kindness. Don't just treat people how you want to be treated: treat them how they want to be treated. We believe, "If you can be anything in this world, be kind".

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.