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

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hr Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Ability to be flexible in assignments and work different shifts if required. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned operating room, removes items tagged as broken by the nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocols.

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hr Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Ability to be flexible in assignments and work different shifts if required. - Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff. - 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. - Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of individuals considering age, culture, and developmental issues. - Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken. - Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods and practices. - Knowledge of common equipment and supplies in the operating room region. - Knowledge of protocols for patient records. Description: The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. This includes 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 according to hospital protocols. Identifies and shares recommendations for cost containment in the assigned area. Maintains effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and families. May perform patient care functions according to hospital policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include shaving preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned operating room, removes items tagged as broken by the nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocols. Participates in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues. Participates in unit, department, or hospital committees as requested. Performs housekeeping and stocking duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizes work effectively using available resources. Proactively identifies, prevents, or resolves inter- or intra-departmental problems. Responds to, documents, and distributes items as requested in a timely manner. Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures for currency in position. Supports administrative decisions and ensures implementation and compliance with all department and regulatory policies and procedures. Transports and receives patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedures. Works with a clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross-trains to selected role functions.