About this role
At Proliance Surgeons, Bellingham Surgery Center and Surgery Center at Valley our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers
Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
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Position Summary
The Surgical Services Assistant is responsible for supporting team member in assignments, workflows and projects. The SSA provides reliable, consistent proficiency in assigned duties and seeks out opportunities to improve the facility’s efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Services Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for preparation, set up and cleanup of assigned spaces.
- Properly identifies, handles and disposes of biohazardous, hazardous and pharmaceutical waste according to policies and procedures.
- Safely transports supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
- Provides patient transport within the facility via stretcher, wheelchair and ambulatory assistance.
- Completes and maintains records of assigned check lists.
- Performs other duties as assigned within skill and scope of position.
Education/Experience
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Experience in health care setting preferred
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Problem solving skills
- Skill in using a computer
- Knowledge of applicable specialties
- Outpatient clinical organizational ability
- Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
- Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
- Ability to multi-task
- Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
- Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
- Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Consistency and timeliness in attendance
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.
Other facts
About Proliance Surgeons
We’re a group of independent specialists and surgeons with advanced knowledge in our areas of medicine, such as Orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, OB/GYN, and more. We’re one of the most referred teams, treating complex care needs for our patients.
For 20 years, we have helped the people of Washington get healthy, and stay that way, by getting to know them not just as patients, but as people. We provide the right type and level of care you need, supporting you throughout the entire healing process from care to surgery and recovery. We’re dedicated to exceptional outcomes, personally delivered.
What you'll do
- The Surgical Services Assistant supports team members in various assignments and workflows, ensuring efficient operations within the facility. Key tasks include preparation and cleanup of surgical spaces, handling biohazardous waste, and transporting patients.
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