Surgical Services Assistant

Full time Day, 7:30am - 4pm, no weekends.

About the Unit

Corewell Health Trenton is a Level 2 trauma center.  The perioperative department prepares patients for surgery by working with our anesthesia providers and surgeons. The patients return to the postoperative side of the unit to recover after anesthesia. The unit manages care for outpatients and inpatients that require surgical procedures. The department provides 24/7 coverage.

About Trenton Hospital 

This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s health. 

Under general supervision of the registered nurse is responsible for performing various tasks to facilitate efficient and smooth management of surgical/endoscopic patients and procedures in a safe and timely manner. Prepares patients for procedures, admission and discharge by assisting with clothing change, orienting to environment, positioning, and transport. Inventories and orders supplies per established unit levels; stocks rooms and units daily; returns unused supplies and instruments to Central Services Processing. Transports specimens and x-rays, obtains blood products from blood bank, obtains and reports lab results and performs urine pregnancy testing as directed. Obtains, transports and logs all patient documents; provides general clerical and other support assistance to the department staff and physicians. Turn over the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors, assist the OR staff with room turnover, bring in equipment for the following case. Assist with opening of sterile supplies and instruments.

Qualifications:

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name

Pre Post Recovery - Trenton Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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