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 professionally 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
- Puses 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 postmortem care and take patients to morgue
- Performs pre-operative preps
SECONDARY (modifiable)
- Performs other duties as directed
At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.
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