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USPI River Surgical Institute, is seeking a motivated Clinical Aide to join our team. USPI River Surgical Institute is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. 

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Clinical Aide

Job Summary
The Clinical Aide supports the delivery of safe, efficient patient care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery. Working closely with nurses, surgical staff, and leadership, this role helps maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked environment, assists with patient transport and positioning, and ensures operating and patient care areas are prepared and maintained in accordance with facility policies and infection prevention standards.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care Support

• Assist with patient transport, transfer, and positioning using proper safety techniques.
• Support PACU staff with patient discharge activities, including assisting patients with dressing and transfers under nursing supervision.
• Assist with bed turnover and patient flow throughout the surgical process.
• Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and patient-centered environment.

Surgical Suite & Clinical Support

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by assisting with room setup, supplies, equipment, and positioning devices.
• Assist with opening supplies and preparing surgical suites according to procedure and surgeon preferences.
• Support efficient operating room turnover between cases through cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking rooms and equipment.
• Perform terminal cleaning of operating rooms and equipment in accordance with facility standards.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and stock supplies in clinical areas.

Facility & Environmental Services

• Clean and disinfect patient care areas, operating rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, and staff spaces.
• Restock supplies, linens, paper products, soap dispensers, and hand sanitizer stations.
• Follow established housekeeping, infection control, hazardous waste, and safety protocols.
• Complete routine daily, weekly, and monthly deep-cleaning activities.

Team Collaboration

• Communicate operational or safety concerns to nursing leadership.
• Assist coworkers as needed to support patient care and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments and scheduling based on departmental needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Pay: $24-24.56

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare, patient care, environmental services, or surgical services experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to lift, move, and assist patients and equipment safely.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative surgical team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment. As a Clinical Aide, you will play an essential role in supporting patients and clinical staff while helping ensure a high-quality surgical experience.

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