Care Team Assistant - Surgery - La Jolla

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Assistant works under the direction of an RN and Surgical Technologist to assist with care of perioperative patients and preparation of operating rooms. The role includes supporting patient care within the scope permitted and under clinician direction, maintaining a safe and organized patient environment, and assisting with operational, logistical, clerical, equipment and supply, and charge reconciliation duties. This is a full-time position (72 hours per pay period) with a 12-hour varied shift at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The employer describes comprehensive benefits covering health and wellness, career development, and retirement options.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider.

Nice To Haves

Multiple patient care skills preferred.
Prefer one year of experience in a health care-related field, sterile processing, patient transport, or equivalent responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating room bed setups.
Assist with equipment and supplies.
Perform housekeeping duties to turn over rooms between cases.
Assist with positioning patients for procedures.
Assist with transporting patients.
Assist with transporting labs and specimens.
Provide excellent service to patients as a member of the clinical care team.
Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living.
Collect data and help ensure patients have a safe, organized environment.
Assist with patient care within the permitted scope and under the direction of a clinician.
Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical duties, equipment and supply duties, and charge reconciliation.