Surgical Nursing Assistant - Full Time, Days (Culver City)

Position Summary The Surgical Nursing Assistant (SNA) assists Operating Room Technicians and Registered Nurses in the preparation and termination of surgical procedures while maintaining a clean Perioperative environment. Maintains patient safety during transportation to and from the Perioperative Nursing units. Performs additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as needed basis or as a determined by management Essential Job Functions The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Ensures all assigned areas of Perioperative Department are cleaned per guidelines/procedures. Picks up soiled linen in all assigned areas. Disposes of waste (including infectious) in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensures that all infectious waste is double bagged and securely tied in infectious waste labeled bags and is disposed of in specified Biohazardous bins. Reports needed repairs to engineering department. PATIENT and EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION: Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and other items throughout the hospital and perioperative department in a safe and timely manner. Complies with all infection control measures as appropriate. Ensures patients privacy and dignity at all times. Uses appropriate body mechanics for all work activities. Appropriately follows patient/visitor protocols. COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. EQUIPMENT AND ROOM MANAGEMENT: Ensures equipment is in proper working order; cleans and disinfects as needed or required. Maintains inventory and records of equipment. Delivers, retrieves, and properly returns equipment to/from storage, keeping work area clean and organized, and traffic pathways clear. Ensures that room set up is completed per policy and in a timely manner. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Understanding of Basic Medical Terminology AHA Basic Life Support Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families One (1) year experience in operating room environment Previous patient transport experience Physical Requirements Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently Climb or Balance - Occasionally Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally Driving - None Pay Rate: Min - $29.96 l Max - $40.24 #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern California Hospitals