Operating Room Assistant

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Medical Center is seeking a Perioperative Care Associate II to support the operating room team in Seattle. The role involves assisting with patient care, transport, supplies, equipment and environmental setup under supervision.

You will help prepare case carts, positioning devices, and the surgical suite, and contribute to training and quality improvement efforts. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package consistent

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at hire.
• 1 year of experience performing PCA I or equivalent in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical staff with patient care including transportation, supplies, equipment and environment.
• Assist in preparation of case carts and positioning devices/equipment.
• Support training for PCA I and participate in quality improvement processes.

Skills

BLS CPR

Healthcare experience

Job description

Description

The Perioperative Care Associate II (PCA II) must be able to perform all duties of the Perioperative Care Associate I (PCA I). The PCA II, under direction, assists the surgical staff with patient care including transportation, supplies, equipment, instruments, and care of the environment. Assist the core facilitator with completion of case carts and preparation of positioning devices and equipment. Assist the surgical team with preparation of the surgical suite. Assists in the training of the PCA I. Assists with quality improvement processes. The PCA II works under guidance of the PCA III, Surgical Technologist, Facilitator and RN and the direction of the Surgical Support Supervisor/Nurse Manager. Functions as a collaborative and participative member of an interdisciplinary team, consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Surgical Services department and Swedish Medical Center.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

• 1 year of experience performing duties of a Perioperative Care Associate I or equivalent experience in a healthcare environment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 447353
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3901 SFH SURGERY
Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway
Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $28.25 - $38.83
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.