Surgery Assistant

PACIFIC CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE·Spokane Valley, Washington

$25 - $26/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Surgery Assistant · $25 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-43% vs. median posted rate for physicians roles in Spokane Valley, Washington ($42.86/hr, n=36)

33 similar openings in the Spokane Valley area · median $44.72/hr

$18.00/hr · lowesthighest · $216/hr

this role: $24.60/hrmedian $42.86/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 36 posted physicians roles in Spokane Valley, Washington rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 43% below the Spokane Valley, Washington median for physicians roles.

Support the physician and surgical team by cleaning and sterilizing instruments to ensure an outstanding patient experience. Assist the circulator and scrub team during daily surgical activities.

Job DetailsJob Location

Spokane
Valley
PCLI -
Spokane
Valley,
WA 99216Salary
Range: $24.60 - $26.12
HourlyTravel
Percentage: Up to 25%OBJECTIVE In a positive and cheerful manner, support and work alongside the Physician and other members of the surgical team to provide an outstanding patient experience. Work with the team to assure that the PCLI philosophy of quality and caring treatment of patients and staff is upheld in all daily surgical activities. Assist Circulator, Scrub and Physician by cleaning surgical instruments and providing sterilized instruments for each case. (Entry level position - training provided.) REPORTS TO Site Manager STATUS Part-time (0-23 hours per week)
Schedule
Availability to work within these days and hours
Required:
Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm SKILLS REQUIRED Attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication Knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office programs, keyboarding Good listening skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills Pleasant, caring, cooperative attitude The ability to work with a team and to achieve common goals Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with occasional long hours with limited breaks Good driving record with driver's motor vehicle record and criminal history check upon job offer PHYSICAL ABILITIES Ability to lift 50 pounds Reach and stoop Climb stairs Acute hearing Good hand-eye coordination ADDITIONAL TRAINING WA Surgical Tech License-training & fee provided (WA State, Portland, Tualatin, Lewiston) WA Medical Assistant Certification BENEFITS Hourly pay to travel plus liberal travel incentives Travel day meal Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan with generous 50% company match Differential Pay of 20% Sick Leave LifeBalance Employee Assistance Program Eligible for free refractive surgery *Driving record and background check upon offer for employment*

Requirements

Candidates must be available to work Monday through Thursday and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and obtain a WA Surgical Tech License.

professional certificate
Teamwork
Keyboarding
Microsoft Office
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Written communication
Listening skills
Oral communication

Benefits

Sick leave
401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Travel incentives
Differential pay
Free refractive surgery
50% company match
LifeBalance employee assistance program

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $26/hr
Location: Spokane Valley, Washington
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Application: Employer website

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