Surgical Associate - Operating Room

37703 Atrium Health Union West - Surgery RoomPart timeNo4

PRN. Variable daytime hours, usually 0630-1500 or 0630-1700. Previous OR/EVS experience a plus.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Essential Functions

• Maintains environment of surgical services within the infection control guidelines.
• Follows written guidelines for the procedure of storage of instruments and supplies for sterile and non-sterile use.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment within the operating room according to PAR levels and needs. Maintains standards of stock rotation.
• Assists nursing team and physicians with transfer and positioning of patients in the peri-operative suite according to patient safety standards.
• Assists with transportation of patients to and from the operating room, the post anesthesia care unit and the same day surgery center.
• Maintains all linen in the surgical suite by disposing of soiled linen according to written standards and obtaining clean linen from the laundry daily or as needed.
• Assists in the retention of current team members and the training/orientation of other surgical associates.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 75 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.BLS required per policy guidelines.
  

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.