Surgical Attendant (FT) - Evenings w/Rotating Call

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room suite, transporting patients, and delivery / retrieval of materials and/or specimens as needed. Applies age-specific needs when transporting patients. Must take call on a rotating basis. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Specific: Responsible for the cleanliness of the operating room suite (EF).

Collects and transports trash and dirty linen to the proper receptacles (EF). Transports patients (EF). Delivers / retrieves supplies, materials, equipment, and/or specimens (EF). Cleans and prepares the operating rooms between surgical cases (EF). Assists with patient care as requested (EF). Assists with the orientation of new employees (EF).

Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF). Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.

Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Required: High school diploma or equivalency sufficient to permit proper handling of written work and understand verbal orders. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: Basic Life Support Certification

• BLS EXPERIENCE: Preferred: At least six (6) months of previous experience in the area of hospital cleaning. On the job training is offered COMPANY PROFILE Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and da. Vinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BENEFIT OFFERINGS Health Medical, Dental, Vision STD, LTD Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off & Sick leave Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations Health. Plex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs