Ambulatory Aide, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Ambulatory Aide to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) teams! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Position Summary:

Be part of our Same Day Surgery Center Team in Maple Grove with occasional travel to other Same Day Surgery Center(s) as needed.

We are looking for team members to support our growing services, with opportunities to provide patient care in our Surgery Center(s). We have a fast-paced multi-specialty Surgical Center. Our team is looking for candidates with a positive outlook and ability to work well on a team.

The Ambulatory Aide position is responsible for patient care under the supervision of the nursing staff. Primary responsibilities include transporting patients, maintaining the equipment and supplies in readiness for patient care. Orders and stocks supplies necessary for the daily functioning of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. 

This job provides an excellent opportunity to learn about surgery and ideal for someone who is pursuing a career in healthcare. 

This position will crossover between frontline duties and supporting the nursing team with hands on patient care. This role will:

• Offer a warm welcome greeting, check in patients for surgery, and collect copays.
• Assist nursing in daily tasks and direct patient care including personal care, ambulating/transporting patients, turning over patient rooms, documenting patient care tasks, and maintaining equipment and supplies in readiness for patient care.
• Help facilitate the flow of the day by assisting with set up and turnover of operating rooms, pick cases for surgery, and transport specimens. Assist with clerical support as requested.

Work Schedule:

• FTE: 0.8-1.0 (negotiable) / Days 
• Variable Start Times
• Variable Shift Lengths 
• Rotating Late Shifts
• Occasional travel to alternate sites per rotation

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively problem solve and to make sound decisions within the scope of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful. 

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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