Operating Rooms Assistant

Surgical Unit Assistant

This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs the various duties in the surgical unit; performs non-nursing tasks in the surgical unit.

Locations: Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

What you will do:

• Assures linen is adequately stocked in warmers daily
• Maintains and records all temperature logs per department process and policy
• Prepares gurneys and beds as needed for operating rooms
• Organization of equipment room
• Delivers specimens to laboratory in a timely manner
• Assists with cleaning operating rooms at completion of each case in accordance with Infection Control guidelines
• Assists with inter-operative patient positioning
• Maintain adequate stock of all PPE at OR entrances and throughout unit
• Participates in gathering and putting away equipment and supplies as necessary
• Safely transports patients to and from the surgical suite as requested
• May assist with picking cases and assembling case carts for future cases
• Proactively assists with turnover including managing OR equipment and assisting with room turnover to ensure fluid running of department
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 3+ years to 5 years of relevant experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Level Requirements Trains new staff members Cross trains to other services i.e. Anesthesia, GI, picking cases

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Detail oriented
• Strong Organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate and change with the environment as needed
• Ability to maintain the physical demands of the job, push/pull heavy equipment - 50lbs
• Knowledge of safety, quality and joint commission standards as it relates to the department

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
• Trainer Certification for Surgical Technicians (CSCT) AHE required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $27.20 - $34.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.