**Overview**
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Attendant
Department of Surgery
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital’s Surgical Services are nationally recognized for excellence by Healthgrades, a leading healthcare ratings organization. For 3 Years in a Row (2019-2021), Northridge Hospital has been named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery™ and have received several other recognitions found here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/northridgehospital/about-us/awards-recognition) .
We take pride in making investments in the latest technologies using Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques whenever possible. Thanks to advances in medicine, these surgeries can often be performed through a few incisions no bigger than a dime; in many cases, recovery times are reduced from weeks to just days; there is a reduced risk of complications or infection; and there’s less scarring.
The Surgical Attendant plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient surgical experience for patients and surgeons. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, teamwork, and cost-effectiveness. The Attendant performs a variety of routine and non-routine duties, contributing directly to patient satisfaction and the overall success of the surgical team. All duties are performed in alignment with the organization's vision and values.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.
Connect with us today if you are ready to experience a culture driven by talent technology innovation and humankindness!
**Responsibilities**
+ Transport patients to and from SDS, PACU, GI Lab, Surgery and other department in a timely manner.
+ Transport blood products, specimens, beds and other equipment required by individual patients to/and from other departments in a timely manner.
+ Checks and records Operating Room temperature and humidity and a refrigerator temperature daily according to department practice.
+ Ensures that X-Ray films are available at the start of each case.
+ Restocks warmer with solutions and blankets and sinks with scrub brushes, masks, and other related supplies daily in a cost-effective manner.
+ Maintain special care and maintenance of all gurneys and other department equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
+ Checks all Operating Rooms to ensure that appropriate furniture and equipment are available for succeeding cases and returns all unnecessary equipment in clean ready to use condition.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
+ One (1) or more year of acute hospital experience.
+ High School Graduate or GED Equivalency required.
+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
+ Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.
+ Able to read and write in the English language. Adequate communication skills are necessary.
+ Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement
**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $24.23 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.