Surgical Services Aide_

Austin

**Description**

**Introduction**

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Services Aide you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

**Benefits**

Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (cahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Surgical Services Aide where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

**Job Summary and Qualifications**

As a Surgical Services Aide, you will assist in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite. You will clean operating room equipment, maintain a sterile environment, perform duties in sterile processing, assist in patient transfers to and from the operating room, and assist with positioning the patient on the operating room table.

You will acquire and surgical equipment and supplies as needed for each surgical case

You will assist with cleaning and decontamination of equipment used in Surgery

You will identify malfunctioning equipment, trouble shoot equipment problems, and refer equipment to appropriate technical personnel for repair

You will maintain a thorough understanding of sterile procedures and demonstrate clinical ability

You will prioritize work assignments

You will communicate effectively with physicians, anesthesia staff, patients and co-workers

You will provide assistance to circulating RN and OR team in proper positioning on the OR table

You will assist with transfer of patient to and from OR table

You will assist with transport of stable patients to and from OR/PreOp/PACU and Inpatient Units

You will manage inventory, stock supplies, and identify and remove expired supplies

You will assist in sterile processing and decontamination

**What qualifications you will need:**

Experience

+ 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in healthcare – preferred

Education

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Heart Hospital of Austin (om/) , which is part of St. David’sHealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the **highest performing cardiovascularfacilities** in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive WellnessProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We havethree catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programsin the world.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Services Aide opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.