Surgical Assistant (Cert), Surgery, Full-Time, Days

Marinhealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Assistant to perform patient care and support tasks under RN or physician supervision in a fast-paced surgical/recovery environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred CNA/EMT training with BLS at hire.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of patient care experience, strong data entry and communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while coordinating with physicians, nurses and clinical

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT or Orthopedic Technician program preferred.
• Minimum one year full-time patient care experience required.
• BLS certification required at hire; CNA or EMT certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, moves or assists patients into and out of bed and transfers to devices or chairs.
• Pushes and pulls wheelchairs and gurneys with patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and stock of wheelchairs, gurneys and related equipment.
• Weighs patients and records data in chart per policy.
• May take vital signs (BP/HR/RR/temperature).
• Documents all patient care and tasks per department policy.
• Assists nursing with bed making, baths, feeding and care activities.
• Stock rooms and organize supplies; maintain orderly patient areas.
• Assist with pre-operative prep and orthopedic procedures as directed.
• May apply traction and monitor patients in traction; document changes.
• May remove bedpans and urinals; assist with catheter care as needed.
• May provide post-mortem care and transport to morgue as required.

Skills

Technical competency

Data entry

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Emergency Medical Technician program

Orthopedic Technician program

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTHAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.Company:Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range:$35.56 - $44.77Work Shift:8 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Job Description Summary:Surgical Assistants perform a variety of patient care, transportation and related support tasksunder the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:Job Specifications:Education:High School diploma or equivalent preferredCompletion of a Nurse Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician program, Orthopedic Technician program or related program is preferredExperience:A minimum of the equivalent of one year full-time experience in a patient care position, such as a Nurse Aide, Hospital Technician or Orthopedic Technician, is requiredLicense and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required at hire.Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.Prerequisite Skills:Demonstrated technical competency in supplies and equipment utilized in a surgical/recovery environmentProficiency in search/data entry and basic computer skillsAbility to set priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in a fastpaced atmosphere of conflicting demandsAbility to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employeesAbility to interact professional and compassionately with patients and their familiesKnowledge of principles of sterilization and aseptic techniquePrimary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):(X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year(X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years(X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years(X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years(X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and upEmployees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position descriptionDuties And Responsibilities:Essential (Not Modifiable)Lifts, moves or assists patients into and out of bed; positions patientsTransfers patients to and from transport devices and chairsPushes and pulls wheelchairs and gurneys occupied by patientsMaintains cleanliness and assembly of wheelchairs, gurneys, bed and standing scales, traction, etc.; inspects, maintains and inventories stock of wheelchairs, gurneys and all-purpose chairsWeigh patients using appropriate scales. Records in chartMay take vital signs (BP/HR/RR/temperature)Documents all patient care or tasks according to department and hospital policyAssists nursing personnel with bed making, baths, feeding, showers, oral and back care, etc.May stock rooms, sinks, carts, and closets with appropriate supplies and equipment; maintains rooms and other areas in a clean and orderly conditionMay apply orthopedic soft goods. May assemble cast supplies and assist with applicationMay set up and apply traction. Monitors patients in traction on a regular basis, adjusting, modifying and charting appropriatelyPlaces and removes bedpans and urinals when necessaryMay apply external catheters, according to hospital policyMay perform post mortem care and take patients to morguePerforms pre-operative prepsSecondary (Modifiable)Performs other duties as directedAccommodation:Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].C.A.R.E.S. Standards:MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.Health & Immunizations:To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.Compensation:The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.Equal Employment:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.