Surgical Services Assistant / CNA - Surgical Center PACU (.9 FTE, Days)

Primary Duties

• Performs patient care procedures in compliance with Evergreen Surgical Center policies, protocols and procedures.
• Affords assistance with the maintenance, admission, discharge, and/or transfer of patients.
• Communicates with families or escorts in the waiting room on the progress of patient’s recovery.
• Prepares paperwork and provides other clerical support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

• REQUIRED for the position: High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Must have oral and written language skills, visual and listening skills in order to communicate and ensure delivery of safe patient care
• Must have necessary knowledge and training to care for the specific age group under his or her care
• Must be able to perform tasks that include age specific growth and development needs
• Must be able to lift, turn, transfer, and position patients and move/lift heavy equipment/supplies
• Certification or training in EKG within 6 months of hire date

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retail plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Admissions RN in various duties to ensure smooth patient flow in the all peri-anesthesia areas. Performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.