Surgical Aide - General Surgery
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Under the general supervision of the Nurse
Manager and the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the
surgery attendant performs tasks assisting and facilitating
efficient patient flow and safe patient care in the unit.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of
Leaders. Transports patients and equipment using appropriate
standard precautions. Cleans and makes ready beds, stretchers and
wheelchairs for patient transfer. Presents self to other staff,
patients, families and visitors in a warm, receptive manner.
Provides direction and information to patients and family members.
Identifies and obtains language translation as needed. Assists with
surgical patient positioning, transfer, cast application and
removal under the direction of the RN. Retrieves and delivers items
to other departments. Responds promptly to assignments and
requests. Assists nursing staff in maintaining high standards of
nursing practice by facilitating a prompt response to patient
needs. Restocks supplies, cleans/defrosts refrigerators, cleans
equipment and maintains orderly environment. Assures patient
transfer and transport equipment is functioning properly. Functions
as a surgical team member. Demonstrates competence to perform
assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the
population-specific and developmental needs of the members served
by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned assessment,
treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique
physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other
developmental needs of each member served. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience 1 year of experience in a hospital setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Work
Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Rowlett , Surgical Aide - General Surgery, Healthcare , Tyler, Texas
