Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Operating Room

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

About The Position

At Surgery Center at Valley, our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! Position Summary The role of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is to work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care with a focus on patient experience, safety, quality and efficiency. The CAN directly assists nurses with patient care, operating under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, monitors patient status, ensures proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA/other compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High school graduate or the equivalent is required
Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program.
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry
Superior customer service skills
Impeccable integrity
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people
Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion
Consistency, timeliness and dependability
Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals
Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn
Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision
Clear oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Completion of supervisory course, and course work in a related field preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
1-2 years’ experience in a medical office a plus

Responsibilities

Safe patient handling and movement to include transfer and positioning for surgical procedures
Assist RN with placement of patient monitors and medical devices
Prepare the surgical suite with required supplies and equipment
Manage and transport equipment and supplies safely and correctly
Practice good body mechanics
Clean and disinfect the OR environment for surgery turnover
Handle medical and biohazard waste disposal properly
Follow standard precautions and infection control guidelines
Stock and inventory supplies
Keep work areas clean and tidy
Communicate appropriately and clearly to the healthcare team
Respond to patient emergencies