Surgical Assistant, Surgery, Per Diem, Day/Evenings

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.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. 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. 

JOB SUMMARY:

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

JOB SPECIFICATION:

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

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

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BLS-HS with American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• State certification as a Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required for Certified Level

ESSENTIAL

• 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)
• Document