Surgical Services Aide

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgical Services Aide with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!<br><br><strong>Job Summary And Qualifications<br><br></strong>Surgical Services Aide at HCA assists with the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures, primarily focusing on non-clinical tasks to support the surgical team and ensure a safe and efficient environment. This includes transporting patients, preparing and cleaning operating rooms, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li>Patient Transport </li><li>Operating Room Preparation </li><li>Patient Care Support </li><li>Environmental Maintenance </li><li>Supply Management </li><li>Specimen Handling </li><li>Communication and Collaboration </li><li>Equipment Management <br><br></li></ul>Skills and Qualifications:<br><br><ul><li>Physical Stamina </li><li>Attention to Detail </li><li>Communication Skills </li><li>Problem-Solving Skills </li><li>Teamwork </li><li>Knowledge of Infection Control </li><li>Familiarity with Surgical Procedures </li><li>Certification: Certification as a Surgical Assistant preferred </li><li>Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of start date-required <br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<br><br><ul><li>Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts<br><br></li></ul><strong>Learn More About Employee Benefits<br><br></strong><strong><em>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.<br><br></em></strong>HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.<br><br>HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.<br><br>Â<br><br>"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.<br><br>HCA Healthcare Co-Founder<br><br>Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Surgical Services Aide opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and <strong><em>help us raise the bar in patient care!<br><br></em></strong>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.

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