Surgical Assistant / Transporter

About the role

The Transporter / Surgical Assistant is responsible for safely moving and transporting patients throughout the facility, to and from the surgery areas. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care. This role performs basic operative assistance such as positioning patients, and assisting with room turnover.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Affords patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Affords with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support the Surgery Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role required
• 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred
• Must be within 30 minute arrival time, when on call

Qualifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of infection control protocols
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Benefits

• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month
• 6% 401k Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• Full-Time, Days
• Weekday and Weekend Call Required