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

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Operating Room Assistant Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hr Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Flexibility in assignment and the ability to work different shifts if required - Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including 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 - Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual, considering 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 functional areas - Knowledge of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room - 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. This role involves cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed. The assistant actively participates in quality control and preventive maintenance activities. Participation in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings is expected. All designated assignments must be completed accurately and efficiently. Contributing positively to the unit and department is essential. Disposing of trash and linen according to protocols is required. Recommendations for containing costs in assigned areas should be identified and shared. Maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and families is crucial. The assistant may perform patient care functions according to established policies and procedures, which may include shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients. Receiving instruments and equipment from assigned areas and cleaning them according to protocol is part of the responsibilities. Participation in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues is encouraged. The assistant may join unit, department, or hospital committees as requested. Housekeeping and stocking duties must be performed to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Aseptic techniques should be practiced according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritization of work using available resources is necessary. Proactive use of problem-solving processes to identify, prevent, or resolve inter- and intradepartmental issues is important. Responding to requests and distributing items in a timely manner is required. The assistant is responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in the position. Supporting administrative decisions and ensuring compliance with all departmental and regulatory policies and procedures is expected. Transporting and receiving patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens must be done according to established policies and procedures. Working with clinical educators to orient new staff members and cross-training to select roles is encouraged.