Surgical Services Support Specialist

AHMC HealthCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Assistant I to support the Surgical Services department, providing organizational, communication and assistive skills to facilitate flow of surgical activities. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, sterility processes and resource support for patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel.

The role requires knowledge of instrumentation, documentation of care, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Communication to facilitate patient care delivery and unit efficiency.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and its use.
• Maintenance of surgical supplies and documentation of care given.
• One year of health care experience or strong educational background.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruments and supplies for surgery schedule.
• Scrub and hold retractors or act as 2nd scrub under supervision.
• Maintain current/accurate unit information.
• Perform quarterly monitors for event-related sterilization and stock rooms.
• Support staff cross-training and case preparation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sterility knowledge

Adaptive

Education

BLS-HCP certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Assistant I to support the Surgical Services department, providing organizational, communication and assistive skills to facilitate flow of surgical activities. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, sterility processes and resource support for patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel.

The role requires knowledge of instrumentation, documentation of care, and collaboration with the healthcare team.