Scripps Health Hiring for Care Team Assistant – Surgery Job at La Jolla, CA Full Time

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

The Care Team Assistant works in collaboration with other care team members to assure safe and optimal patient care. Supports the unit with a variety of clerical, patient logistic, equipment/supply, charge reconciliation, and patient service duties. Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician. Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and maintains a safe, organized environment.

In this role you will assist both the Main Operating Room as well as the Cardiac Operating Room. Your role will be essential to the success of the team as you will ensure that all equipment is clean and prepared, as well as assist with patient transfers.

This is a full time position, working 8 hour shifts, variable days of the week including weekends and holidays. Start times may vary depending upon department needs.

Required Certification/Registration:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Multiple patient care skills preferred
• Prefer one-year experience in health care related field, sterile processing, patient transport or equivalent responsibilities.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.