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PIH Health

Surgical Aide, Surgery, Full time, 3pm-11:30pm, includes call time, weekends, and holidays

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A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$57,167 / year median in California

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Hospital Name PIH Health Whittier Hospital Location Whittier, California Job Type Full-Time/Regular Job
ID 28614
The Surgical Aide will provide assistance to the nurses and physicians in the Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and G.I. Services. Contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of the department, maintains cleanliness of areas, supplies, and equipment. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Required Skills Team player Knowledge of infection control and body mechanics Adaptability/flexibility Knowledge of medical terminology Effective communication skills Organizational skills
Required Experience Required:
Must maintain current BLS certification from the
American Heart Association Preferred:
High school graduate or GED Address 12401 Washington Blvd. Salary 23.00-29.90 Shift Evening Shift Differential 1.28 Zip Code 90602