Certified Surgical Assistant - Part Time Support

Marin General Hospital; California; On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, CA is seeking a certified Surgical Assistant to join our surgical team on a part-time basis (36 hours/week, days). The role supports pre- and post-operative care under supervision of a RN or physician, with emphasis on patient safety and efficient workflow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CNA/EMT/Orthopedic Tech program, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of patient-care experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician program, Orthopedic Technician program or related program is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of the equivalent of one year full-time experience in a patient care position is required.
• License and Certifications: BLS required at hire; CNA OR EMT required at hire; IAMTAC required within 30 days of hire.
• Prerequisite Skills: Demonstrated technical competency in supplies and equipment in a surgical/recovery environment; proficiency in search/data entry; ability to set priorities and stay calm in fast-paced environments; interact professionally with staff and patients; knowledge of sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Lifts or assists patients into and out of bed; positions patients.
• Transfers patients to and from transport devices and chairs.
• Pushes/pulls wheelchairs and gurneys with patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and stock of wheelchairs, gurneys, and related equipment.
• Weighs patients and records in chart; may take vital signs.
• Documents all patient care or tasks per policy; assists nursing staff with bed making, baths and feeding.
• May stock rooms and maintain clean rooms and supply areas; may set up traction and assist with orthopedic care.
• May apply external catheters and assist with post mortem care; may assist with pre-operative preps.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA

Sterilization

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program

Orthopedic Technician program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, CA is seeking a certified Surgical Assistant to join our surgical team on a part-time basis (36 hours/week, days). The role supports pre- and post-operative care under supervision of a RN or physician, with emphasis on patient safety and efficient workflow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CNA/EMT/Orthopedic Tech program, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of patient-care experience.