Operating Room Assistant - Surgery Support

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence’s Swedish Cherry Hill campus in Seattle seeks a Perioperative Care Associate II to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the OR and procedural areas under supervision. You will assist surgical teams with care prep, case carts, and equipment readiness.

Ideally you have a year of PCA I experience or equivalent in healthcare, and you will support waste handling, room turnover, and participation in quality improvement, working with a collaborative

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required at hire.
• At least 1 year performing duties of Perioperative Care Associate I or equivalent in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep of patient care and case carts.
• Transport, clean rooms, and turnover in surgical/procedural areas.
• Stock supplies and manage environment and waste according to infection control standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with positioning devices and equipment preparation.

Skills

BLS Certification

Job 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.

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.
  

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