Operating Room Assistant - Operating Room/ Ambulatory Surgery

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking a Perioperative Care Associate II to assist surgical teams with patient care and the preparation of surgical environments. This role involves training new staff and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting and a National Provider BLS certification. The organization provides exceptional benefits and an inclusive work culture, ensuring every staff member feels valued and heard.

Qualifications

• Must have National Provider BLS certification upon hire.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with completion of case carts and preparation of devices.
• Prepare the surgical suite for operations.
• Train new PCA I team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Work under guidance of the PCA III, Surgical Technologist, Facilitator and RN and the Surgical Support Supervisor/Nurse Manager.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary Surgical Services team at Providence Swedish.

Skills

Assistance with surgical team

Patient care

Collaboration in a team

Quality improvement processes

Education

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

1 year of experience performing duties of a Perioperative Care Associate I

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the training of the PCA I.
• Assist with quality improvement processes.
• Work under guidance of the PCA III, Surgical Technologist, Facilitator and RN and the direction of the Surgical Support Supervisor/Nurse Manager.
• Function 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.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 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.

Benefits and EEO

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.

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About The Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. We’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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