Part-Time Surgical Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care

Marinhealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center, doing business as Marin General Hospital, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support patient care under RN or physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient handling, assisting with transfers, and maintaining sterile environments in a fast-paced surgical/recovery setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), CNA/EMT/Orthopedic Technician training preferred, and BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical competency in supplies and equipment used in a surgical/recovery setting.
• Proficiency in search/data entry and basic computer skills.
• Ability to set priorities and maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, moves or assists patients into and out of bed; positions patients.
• Transfers patients to and from transport devices and chairs.
• Pushes and pulls wheelchairs and gurneys occupied by patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and assembly of wheelchairs, gurneys and related equipment; inspects stock.
• Weighs patients and records in chart; may take vital signs.

Skills

Technical competency

Data entry

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant / EMT / Orthopedic Technician program

Job description

MarinHealth Medical Center, doing business as Marin General Hospital, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support patient care under RN or physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient handling, assisting with transfers, and maintaining sterile environments in a fast-paced surgical/recovery setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), CNA/EMT/Orthopedic Technician training preferred, and BLS at hire.