Operating Room Assistant - Surgery Support

Providence Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,948,000 - 111,263,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish in Seattle seeks a Perioperative Care Associate II to maintain the OR and procedural areas at the highest level of cleanliness and infection control.

Under direction, you will assist with patient care prep, transport, room turnover, supply stocking, waste handling, and quality improvement, collaborating with the surgical team to uphold safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 1 year of performing duties of a Perioperative Care Associate I or equivalent experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep, positioning devices and equipment for procedures.
• Transport, room cleaning and turnover in surgical/procedural areas.
• Supply stocking and general care of the environment.
• Safe handling and removal of medical waste (hazardous, regulated, infectious, recyclable, and regular).

Skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Job description

Description

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that maintains the physical environment of the OR and procedural areas (cath lab, EP and IR) at the highest level of cleanliness, both from an appearance and infection control standpoint. The Perioperative Care Associate II (PCA II) under direction, assists the surgical/invasive procedural and Surgery/Procedure Admissions Unit (SPAU) staff with prepatory aspects of patient care, also will perform transportation, room cleaning and turnover, supply stocking, and general care of the environment. This position is responsible for continuously demonstrating proficiency in both basic and more advanced cleaning techniques in the surgical and procedural areas. Consistently and routinely demonstrates both skill and knowledge in the safe use of chemicals, equipment, cleaning techniques and infection control methods necessary to maintain the departments established quality standards. Is knowledgeable and demonstrates competence in the safe handling and removal of medical waste, inclusive of hazardous, regulated, infectious, recyclable, and innocuous (regular) waste. Assists the core facilitator with completion of case carts and preparation of positioning devices and equipment. Assists with quality improvement processes. The PCA II works under guidance of the Lead Core Tech and the Surgical 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.

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that maintains the physical environment of the OR and procedural areas (cath lab, EP and IR) at the highest level of cleanliness, both from an appearance and infection control standpoint. The Perioperative Care Associate II (PCA II) under direction, assists the surgical/invasive procedural and Surgery/Procedure Admissions Unit (SPAU) staff with prepatory aspects of patient care, also will perform transportation, room cleaning and turnover, supply stocking, and general care of the environment. This position is responsible for continuously demonstrating proficiency in both basic and more advanced cleaning techniques in the surgical and procedural areas. Consistently and routinely demonstrates both skill and knowledge in the safe use of chemicals, equipment, cleaning techniques and infection control methods necessary to maintain the departments established quality standards. Is knowledgeable and demonstrates competence in the safe handling and removal of medical waste, inclusive of hazardous, regulated, infectious, recyclable, and innocuous (regular) waste. Assists the core facilitator with completion of case carts and preparation of positioning devices and equipment. Assists with quality improvement processes. The PCA II works under guidance of the Lead Core Tech and the Surgical 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 Cherry 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 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 "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.

Requisition ID

446755

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

3903 SCH IP SURGERY SUPPORT

Address

WA Seattle 500 17th Ave

Work Location

Swedish Cherry Hill 500 17th-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.