Surgical Services Assistant (SSA)

Proliance Surgeons • Lakewood, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Experience in health care setting preferred
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED