Surgical Services Assistant (SSA)

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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.

Location

• Proliance
• Puget
• Sound
• Surgery
• Center (Lakewood,
• WA)
• Facility hours:
• Monday -
• Friday (no weekends, no nights, no call)
• Schedule: 4x10s, day shift, 0700-1730
• Specialty: Orthopedics 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.