41 surgical assistant jobs found

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens.  Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family.  Returns patient phone calls. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Must be a Certified Medical Assistant. Experience:  Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting.  Phlebotomy experience preferred. Previous customer service experience preferred. Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing...

Overview The Clinical Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the clinical tech include providing for direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The tech must demonstrate the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple tasks, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. License, Certification and/or registration: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred but not required. Certification must be from a state approved program Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skill/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS Healthcare Provider must be...

Overview The Clinical Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the clinical tech include providing for direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The tech must demonstrate the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple tasks, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. License, Certification and/or registration: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred but not required. Certification must be from a state approved program Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skill/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS Healthcare Provider must be...

Overview The Clinical Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the clinical tech include providing for direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The tech must demonstrate the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple tasks, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. License, Certification and/or registration: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred but not required. Certification must be from a state approved program Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skill/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS Healthcare Provider must be...

Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research if applicable, program development, and quality improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing/Physician Assistant. Successful completion of a national...

Overview Assist the coordinators and director in Clinical Research activities which consist of patient work up, phlebotomy, process and shipping of labs and working within the study database to enter clinical study data. Assisting the coordinator in duties that will help them be more efficient. Qualifications Education required: High School or GED Education preferred: Associate or bachelor degree. Bachelor degree in lieu of experience will be considered. License, registration and/or certification: IATA Trained and Certified completed during orientation period. Experience: Minimum of one year of lab, medical tech, surgical assistant, nursing assistant or clerk (cardiovascular preferred). Clinical Research experience preferred. Bachelor Degree in lieu of experience will be considered. Experienced with Excel. Additional skills/abilities:  Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices as mandated by the FDA...

Overview The Marketing Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing, communication, and community outreach initiatives for the hospital. This position assists with creating promotional materials, managing social media content, coordinating events, maintaining the hospital's brand standards, and supporting internal and external communications. The Marketing Assistant helps promote hospital services, physician practices, recruitment efforts, wellness initiatives, and community events while ensuring a professional and consistent image. Responsibilities Assist with developing and implementing marketing campaigns for hospital services, clinics, and community programs.  Maintain marketing inventory, promotional materials, and event supplies.  Perform administrative duties including scheduling, filing, meeting preparation, and recordkeeping. Qualifications One to three years of...

Overview Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.  Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.  Responsibilities Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure; Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure; Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator; Assisting with placement of sterile drapes; Providing instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure; Maintaining an organized sterile field; Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and Preparing sterile dressings. Cleans and...

About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state. In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands...

Overview Performs activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment. Responsible for the testing of WAIVED laboratory tests, as well as setting up Microbiology specimens for culture. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with phlebotomy as needed, centrifugation of specimens, performing serology, loading specimens onto analyzers, etc. Responsibilities Assists with phlebotomy as needed Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Equivalent About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and...

Overview The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for delivering and retrieving patient meal trays, providing individualized assistance to each patient, Hospitality Rounds and nourishment services Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred Experience: Minimum of two years in food service required with health care experience preferred Additional skills/abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation and handling Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A...

Overview The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment and assisting in the care of patients.  Responsibilities Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of DRMC. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC. Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs. Qualifications Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and exhibit proficiency in patient care and oral communication skills. S uccessful completion of a Scrub Tech program or scrub experience required .    License/certification: CPR certification required   Experience: Desirable characteristics include at...

Overview The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a not-for-profit, community-based hospital oral surgery clinic. The assistant performs a wide range of duties, including chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, radiography, and post-operative care, while maintaining a sterile and efficient environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. This position operates in a hospital-based oral surgery clinic and may include assisting in the hospital operating room. The work environment involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, surgical instruments, and anesthetic agents. Strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols is essential. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required—completion of a...

Overview This health care professional is a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) on the neurosurgery team of the Spine and Neuro department at Huntsville Hospital whose primary function is the co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical physicians within the recognized standards of practice in the clinic. Qualifications Educat i on required : C ompletion of Nurse P ractitioner Masters of Science in Nursi n g or current Physician Assistant license . License, certification and/or registration: Successful comp l e t ion of a N a t iona l Certification E x am for N P or current registration through the Alabama board of Medical Examiners for PA. A p proval of the Huntsv i lle Hospital Credentialing Board . B LS required wit h in o r ientat i on pe r i od....

Overview The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for delivering and retrieving patient meal trays, providing individualized assistance to each patient, Hospitality Rounds and nourishment services Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred Experience: Minimum of two years in food service required with health care experience preferred Additional skills/abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation and handling Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A...

Overview The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for delivering and retrieving patient meal trays, providing individualized assistance to each patient, Hospitality Rounds and nourishment services Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred Experience: Minimum of two years in food service required with health care experience preferred Additional skills/abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation and handling Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A...

Overview Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the nursing assistant performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, mouth care, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Measure and record blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pulse rate. Differentiate between normal and abnormal vital signs and when to report them to the RN. Successfully weigh a patient and record. Apply telemetry pads and leads. Assess FSBS, record.  Differentiate normal and abnormal values and when to report to the RN. Feed patients. Calculate and...

About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state. In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands...

Overview   The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment.  The scrub assistant assists in the transporting of patients. Qualifications EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.  EDUCATION PREFERRED: Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program EXPERIENCE: Previous Scrub Assistant experience preferred. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES: BCLS required (must be completed within the Provisionary Period). About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many...

Overview   The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment.  The scrub assistant assists in the transporting of patients. Qualifications EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.  EDUCATION PREFERRED: Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program EXPERIENCE: Previous Scrub Assistant experience preferred. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES: BCLS required (must be completed within the Provisionary Period). About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many...