HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Surgical Services Aide today with Methodist Hospital Metropolitan.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan 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.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Surgical Services Aide. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Services Aide contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the care of patients throughout the surgical process. The Surgical Services Aide assists with transporting patients to/from surgical areas. The Surgical Services Aide also prepares the operating room for procedures by stocking supplies, cleaning workstations and organizing equipment. The Surgical Services Aide maintains a safe, clean, hazard-free environment for patients, families, and staff. 

Major Responsibilities

• Obtains various equipment for upcoming surgeries including carts, video equipment, and positioning devices. 
• Maintains and stocks fluids, linens, PPE, and other supplies in the operating suite. 
• Verifies identification of each patient being transferred. 
• Transports and transfers patients using good body mechanics and safety measures. Observes proper precautions for patients with mobility issues or attached medical equipment. 
• Transports various specimens safely to appropriate departments. 
• Assists with cleaning and turnover of the OR rooms between cases and at the end of the day. Returns equipment to appropriate storage locations in a timely manner after cleaning and appropriate disinfection. 
• Disposes of all trash, regulated medical waste, and soiled linens. 
• Stocks and organizes all instrumentation and supplies. 
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs via repair tag. 
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in the hallways, OR rooms, offices, lounges, supply areas, holding area, scrub sinks, refrigerators and bathrooms, including routine sanitation. 
• Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.” 

Licensure, Certifications, Training

Required:  Basic Life Support (BCLS) - Grace Period:  30 Days

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors

• Honors our Mission and Values: Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of dignity and respect. 

• Communicates with Impact: Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.

 • Analyzes Data: Ability to break down data into component parts to analyze and identify underlying issues. 

• Remains Calm in Crisis: Ability to remain calm, productive, and effective during stressful or fast-paced work situations (not overreacting) and to keep challenges from negatively affecting job performance. 

• Uses Technology Efficiently: Ability to understand and utilize information systems and information management. 

• Exhibits Compassion: Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others and to treat others with the utmost respect, dignity, courtesy, and confidentiality. 

• Works Well With Others: Ability to interface directly with public, physicians, staff, patients, administration and ancillary/support department representatives to achieve optimal outcomes. 

• Implements Process Improvement: Ability to analyze the work flow to ensure current processes facilitate the accomplishment of work. 

• Prioritizes Tasks: Ability to shift attention between multiple activities and competing demands, and to manipulate the order of tasks by importance. 

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio Job ID #1​-​I​N​F​O​R​-​3​9​6​5​3​9​0. Posted job title: Surgical Services Aide