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

Surgical Assistant

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.

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

Job Specifications:

• 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 fast-paced 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

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. 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
• Weighs 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standardsCommunication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safetywhich 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.