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

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center seeks a Surgical Assistant to perform patient care, transportation and related support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role includes pre-operative prep and assisting with traction and post-operative tasks.

Responsibilities span assisting with patient mobility, equipment setup, sterilization and maintaining a clean surgical environment, with emphasis on patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, EMT program, Orthopedic Technician program or related program is preferred.
• A minimum of the equivalent of one year full-time experience in a patient care position is required.
• BLS required at hire. CNA or EMT required at hire. IAMTAC required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated technical competency in supplies and equipment in a surgical/recovery environment; basic computer skills.

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, bed and standing scales and related equipment.
• Weighs patients and records in chart.
• May take vital signs and document patient care tasks.
• Assists nursing staff with daily cares and hygiene.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Sterilization technique

Data entry

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant / EMT / Orthopedic Technician program

Tools

BLS Certification

IAMTAC

Computer basics

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are 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 Center Compensation Range: $35.56 - $44.77 Work Shift: 10 Hour (days) (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description Summary: Surgical Assistants perform a variety of patient care, transportation and related support tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

Job Specifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician program, Orthopedic Technician program or related program is preferred
• Experience: 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 required
• License 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 environment Proficiency in search/data entry and basic computer skills Ability to set priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in a fastpaced atmosphere of conflicting demands Ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employees Ability to interact professional and compassionately with patients and their families Knowledge of principles of sterilization and aseptic technique

Primary 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 up

Employees 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 description

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• 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, bed and standing scales, traction, etc.; inspects, maintains and inventories stock of wheelchairs, gurneys and all-purpose chairs
• Weigh patients using appropriate scales. Records in chart
• May take vital signs (BP/HR/RR/temperature) Documents all patient care or tasks according to department and hospital policy
• Assists 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 condition
• May apply orthopedic soft goods.
• May assemble cast supplies and assist with application
• May set up and apply traction.
• Monitors patients in traction on a regular basis, adjusting, modifying and charting appropriately
• Places and removes bedpans and urinals when necessary
• May apply external catheters, according to hospital policy
• May perform post mortem care and take patients to morgue
• Performs pre-operative preps

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Performs other duties as directed

Accommodation

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.

A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think

Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [e-mail] to initiate the process.