Surgery Aide - Operating Room

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Surgery Aide to join our OR team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day and evening rotation, every 4th Weekend, 8-hour shifts.

Purpose of this Position: Under direct RN supervision, the Surgery Aide is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from the Operating Room. The Surgery Aide assists the RN with positioning the patient for surgical procedures. The Surgery Aide assists with handling surgical supplies, equipment, and performs cleaning duties within the OR suites. The Surgery Aide will assist in handling and transporting specimens from OR to the lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport and transfer patients from inpatient units to and from the operating room table
• Perform cleaning duties within the OR suites
• Assist in room turnovers for the operating room for all cases
• Participate in equipment assembly
• Maintain specific OR supply inventory
• Assist the OR team with positioning patients for surgery
• Maintain safe corridors and keep them free of clutter
• Support sterilization and cleaning of instruments
• Deliver specimens, equipment, blood and x-rays to and from the OR
• Keep OR environment clean
• Stock linen as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with a health care team in a direct patient care area
• Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience and demonstrated competence

-OR-

• an approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience working in an Operating Room

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to