Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - $1,606 per week in Palo Alto, CA

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: Not Applicable Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hours Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: No experience required License: Not Applicable Certifications: Not Applicable Must-Have: - Ability to be flexible in assignment and work different shifts if required. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned operating room, removes items tagged "broken" by nurses, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol.

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: Not Applicable Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hours Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: No experience required License: Not Applicable Certifications: Not Applicable Must-Have: - Ability to be flexible in assignment and work different shifts if required. - Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including in high volume and stressful situations. - Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. - Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. - Is productive in workflow, skills, and organization. - Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual, taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues. - Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds. - Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures. - Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area. - Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region. - Knowledge of protocols for patient records. - Knowledge of role in emergency response. Description: The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Other duties include cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed. Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities. Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings. Completes all designated assignments accurately and efficiently. Contributes positively to the unit and department. Disposes of trash and linen per hospital protocol. Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in the assigned area. Maintains effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and their families. May perform patient care functions according to policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned operating room, removes items tagged "broken" by nurses, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol. Participates in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues. Participates on unit, department, or hospital committees as requested. Performs housekeeping and stocking duties to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizes work using available resources. Proactively uses the problem-solving process to identify, prevent, or resolve interdepartmental problems. Responds to, documents, and distributes items as requested in a timely manner. Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeks resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position. Supports administrative decisions and ensures implementation and compliance with departmental, institutional, and regulatory policies and procedures. Transports and receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedures. Works with the clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross-train to select anesthesia technician role functions.