Surgical Services Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lakewood, Washington, United States Proliance Surgeons Full time $42,000 - $72,000 per year

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.

At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work.  We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. 

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at

Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. 

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Position Summary

The Surgical Services Assistant is responsible for supporting team member in assignments, workflows and projects. The SSA provides reliable, consistent proficiency in assigned duties and seeks out opportunities to improve the facility's efficiency.

Location: Puget Sound Surgery Center (part of Puget Sound Orthopaedics) - Lakewood, WA

Hours: 4x10s, Monday through Friday, day shift

(no weekends, no holidays, no nights, no call)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Services Assistant include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for preparation, set up and cleanup of assigned spaces.
  • Properly identifies, handles and disposes of biohazardous, hazardous and pharmaceutical waste according to policies and procedures.
  • Safely transports supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
  • Provides patient transport within the facility via stretcher, wheelchair and ambulatory assistance.
  • Completes and maintains records of assigned check lists.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within skill and scope of position.

Education/Experience

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • Experience in health care setting preferred
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Problem solving skills
  • Skill in using a computer
  • Knowledge of applicable specialties
  • Outpatient clinical organizational ability
  • Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
  • Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
  • Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
  • Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

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