Surgical Aide

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Aide at St. John's Hospital, located in Maplewood, MN.

This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible opening on evening shift, Monday - Friday, 11AM - 7:30PM, 1PM - 9:30PM, and 2PM - 11:30PM, with rotating weekends.

The Surgical Aide provides support to the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Transports patients, prepares equipment and supplies, transports specimens and assists in room turnover.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the operating room.
• Assists with patient transfers on and off the operating room table. Assists with positioning as directed.
• Assists with operating room turnover between cases.
• Gathers operating room equipment and positioning devices as needed. Cleans and returns equipment to correct storage location.
• Restocks basic operating room and anesthesia supplies.
• Accesses medications or IV solutions only as required to perform normal job duties, complying with all state and federal regulations regarding medication and IV solution security.
• Stages team case carts and equipment as directed.
• Checks and records anesthesia refrigerator temperature and reports discrepancies.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Understands basic aseptic technique.
• Understands the security requirements of medications and IV solutions
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:  https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/helocalseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status