New 
Surgical Aide / 40 hours / Day Shift / OR
 Newton-Wellesley Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
| 2014 Washington Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 25, 2025 | |
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Responsible for applying dressings, sterilizing the operation site, inserting tubes and intravenous lines, providing pre and post-operative care to patients, and completing some clerical work such as record keeping and handling the phones.
-Assisting with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events. -Covering patients with surgical drapes to ensure and maintain a sterile operating field, removing patients' body hair, and disinfecting the incision site. -Determining the availability and inspecting sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, tools, and supplies. -Adjusting and maintaining the operating room temperature, humidity, and lighting according to the Surgeon's specifications. -Applying sutures, staples, clips, and drainage systems and clamping, or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding. Job Knowledge and Skills: Neat and clean in appearance. Good physical dexterity. Able to communicate effectively; verbal and non-verbal communication skills important. Willingness to initiate communication/conversation with patients and families. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Physical Requirements Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |