Surgical Services Assistant

2 weeks ago

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States United Hospital Center Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Surgical Services Assistant to join our team at United Hospital Center. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms and providing exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for room turnover, including trash and linen removal, wiping down of all furniture, kick buckets, tables, etc., and floor cleaning.
  • Maintains cleanliness of all equipment, including Anesthesia equipment, per established AORN Recommended Practices.
  • Cleans Pyxis supply cabinets per established AORN Recommended Practices and cleaning schedules.
  • Transports case carts to and from Central Sterile Department.
  • Assists in transporting and transferring patients as necessary.
  • Restocks housekeeping supplies as necessary, including toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of environmental, infection, and hazardous material control practices, to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Participates in the education of SSA orientees in collaboration with preceptor, manager, CNS, and Clinical Staff Educator.
  • Assists with room turnover and end-of-day terminal disinfection of the Operating Room Suites and Sterile Processing Department.
  • Will be familiar with the rules of the sterile field.
  • Assists staff in gowning and gloving for procedures.
  • Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set, and level of competence.
Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Obtain BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Frequent contact with water and soap (hand washing), biohazards, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
  • May be exposed to traumatic situations, including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
Skills and Abilities
  • Answer telephones and transcribe messages.
About United Hospital Center

United Hospital Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability, or Veteran status.

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