What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Assistant position at Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital?
Facility : OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood, IN
Department : OIH Surgical Services
Shift Details : Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. No weekends or major holidays! Full benefits included!
At OrthoIndy everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers.
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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 OrthoIndy locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 80 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
- OrthoIndy Hospital South, located in Greenwood, Indiana, provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with four operating rooms and a 15-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics, imaging and physical therapy.
General Statement of Duties
The Surgery Assistant performs a variety of tasks within the surgery department to assist nursing services. The duties of the Surgery Assistant includes, but is not limited to, restocking and ordering supplies/linens within the department; assisting with room turnover between procedures; and coordinating beds and carts for the patients.
Essential Duties:
- Assists the surgical team with room turnover and termination.
- Assists with moving and positioning patient when needed.
- Assists in the cleaning and placement of equipment and furniture throughout the department using appropriate aseptic technique as directed. Assists in the cleaning of various areas of the department using appropriate aseptic technique.
- Obtains and maintains supplies for various areas of the department as directed. Responsible for reordering office supplies through the Purchasing department.
- Coordinates bed and carts as needed for patients being admitted to the hospital after surgery.
- Maintains linen and laundry supplies throughout the department.
- Stocks assigned carts on daily basis according to par level.
- Assists in patient care activities as directed by licensed personnel.
Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required
- 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare facility preferred
- Knowledge of patient care and aseptic technique preferred
OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer