HOSPITAL ASSISTANT - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
About the role
The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The Center provides daytime surgical procedures to the community of patients that meet developed criteria.
Responsibilities
- Provide all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding assistance, snacks, and repositioning; document care provided in patient charts.
- Absorb and document vital signs when delegated by RN; monitor and document intake and output.
- Support patient care throughout the unit as needed and communicate effectively with RNs and other Health Assistants to ensure patient-centered care.
- Clean and maintain operating rooms and patient bays to support surgical readiness and hygiene standards.
- Stock and replenish medical supplies in operating rooms and pre/post-op bays.
- Perform other support duties as assigned, within scope of practice.
- Stock and replenish linens and patient nourishments.
Requirements
- Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington required.
- Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.
- Valid American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire.
About Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $25.85 hourly Pay Range Maximum $37.00 hourly
Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit
WFSE HMC