Surgical Assistant, Surgery, Part Time (36 hour Week), Days

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Assistants perform patient care, transportation, and related support tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role serves patients across all age groups and requires care and service appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The position has access to protected health information and uses it to perform assigned duties. The role is part-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. Employees are expected to model MarinHealth’s C.A.R.E.S. standards: Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. Measles, mumps, and varicella immunizations, as well as annual influenza immunization, are conditions of employment; COVID-19 vaccination or booster is strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

At least one year of full-time equivalent experience in a patient care position, such as Nurse Aide, Hospital Technician, or Orthopedic Technician.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential required at hire.
Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated technical competency with supplies and equipment used in a surgical or recovery environment.
Proficiency in search/data entry and basic computer skills.
Ability to set priorities and maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment with conflicting demands.
Ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses, and other hospital employees.
Ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and their families.
Knowledge of sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing care and service appropriate to the ages and needs of patients in the assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of a Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Orthopedic Technician, or related program preferred.

Responsibilities

Lift, move, assist with positioning, and help patients get into and out of bed.
Transfer patients to and from transport devices and chairs; push and pull occupied wheelchairs and gurneys.
Maintain the cleanliness and assembly of wheelchairs, gurneys, beds, standing scales, traction equipment, and related items; inspect, maintain, and inventory wheelchairs, gurneys, and all-purpose chairs.
Weigh patients using appropriate scales and record the results in the chart.
May take and document vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
Document patient care and tasks according to department and hospital policy.
Assist nursing personnel with bed making, baths, feeding, showers, oral care, back care, and related tasks.
May stock rooms, sinks, carts, and closets with supplies and equipment, and keep rooms and other areas clean and orderly.
May apply orthopedic soft goods, assemble cast supplies, and assist with cast application.
May set up and apply traction; monitor patients in traction, make appropriate adjustments or modifications, and chart accordingly.
Place and remove bedpans and urinals when necessary.
May apply external catheters according to hospital policy.
May perform post-mortem care and transport patients to the morgue.
Perform pre-operative preparations.
Perform other duties as directed.