Summary

on-call requirements in the OR Sat-Sun 8a-5p

Job Description:

Surgical Nursing Assistant-

Full Time I First Shift
CVOU, EP & Cath Lab I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit.  Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey. 

Description Surgical Nursing Assistant:

At the direction of management and/or nursing personnel, assists the hospital staff/department in the provision of high quality, safe patient careProvides basic physical care of the patient.Demonstrates safe patient transport with stretcher, wheelchairs, and patient beds.Performs tasks and procedures as directed according to hospital policy and procedure.Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique.Ensures positive customer relations interactions.Actively participates in unit activities.Aid in Surgical Procedures and certain basic circulating functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation.

Requirements Surgical Nursing Assistant:

High School Diploma and/or Equivalent.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. 

Benefits:   

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.