Attendant Aide - Operating Room - EVS

City Jacksonville

State FL

Remote NO

Department Nursing

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Services Attendant Aide assists the nursing staff with delegated tasks of indirect and direct patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse in the operating room arena.
• Cleans and maintains assigned items and areas to facilitate smooth daily operations. Cleaning duties account for 80% of this position's responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the surgical department/suites following Joint Commission and AORN/Infection control guidelines.
• Works closely with the nursing staff, scrub techs, Nurse Anesthetist, Surgeon, and Anesthesiologist, as needed.
• Must be flexible to changing priorities and handle changing workflows.
• ​​​​​​​Participate in Commitment to Safety by providing and collecting data to improve patient/staff safety and OR efficiencies.
• Actively participates as a member of the patient care team maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform job duties to support patient care under the direction of nursing staff and able to function independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Serves as courier for the surgical department i.e. obtaining and returning blood products, obtaining beds for patient transfer, and transports specimens to the lab in compliance with The College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Assist circulator nurse, surgical team, and physician, with patient positioning, and providing patient dignity and privacy during transport, and transfer, if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED-must be verifiable.
• Demonstrate age-related competency by completion of required education and post-test.
• Demonstrate appropriate working knowledge of specialty equipment.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient-care setting.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital/clinic procedures preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday; 0745-1615

Weekend Schedule

Call-Weekends/Nights/Holidays

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Emily Corey