Surgery Aide

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: 8HR 12pm-8pm Monday-Friday

The Surgery Aide provides support to the operating room staff. Duties include knowledge of OR equipment, place work orders as needed, transporting of patients, housekeeping duties, ordering of supplies, stocking of supplies, transporting specimens, and assisting the anesthesia technicians.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

•    Surgical shave preps, Maintains clean gurneys and patient beds, Delivers specimens to the lab.
•    Follows aseptic technique when performing assigned duties in the surgical suite
•    Participates in room turn over
•    Transports blood to the OR as assigned
•    Transports specimens to the lab as assigned
•    Transports patients to and from surgical services as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

•    High School Diploma or GED
•    Ability to work with nursing staff, patients and families.
•    Good oral and written communications skills.
•    Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
•    Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times).

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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