Surgical Services Assistant (Per Diem)

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Assistant (Per Diem) is responsible for supporting team members in assignments, workflows, and projects. The Surgical Services Assistant (SSA) provides reliable, consistent proficiency in assigned duties and seeks out opportunities to improve the facility’s efficiency.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Outpatient clinical organizational ability
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Nice To Haves

Experience in health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation, set up and cleanup of assigned spaces.
Properly identifies, handles and disposes of biohazardous, hazardous and pharmaceutical waste according to policies and procedures.
Safely transports supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Provides patient transport within the facility via stretcher, wheelchair and ambulatory assistance.
Completes and maintains records of assigned check lists.
Performs other duties as assigned within skill and scope of position.