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At Kaiser Permanente, we value the rich diversity of our organization and aspire always to demonstrate respect for the uniqueness of each individual. We encourage each contribution to the establishment of an open, inclusive environment that supports and empowers our employees. INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: 08/28/09-09/01/09 IF YOU ARE A COLORADO INTERNAL EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PLACE YOUR BID ON THE BID LINE 303-614-1510, NOT ONLINE. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduation or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. Certification credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification credentialed by the National Surgical Assistants Association (NSAA) OR Certification credentialed by the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA), or Certification credentialed by the National Assistant Surgery Council (NASC). Employee must have National Provider Identifier at time of hire. Employment contingent upon receiving credentials at Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital to practice as a Surgical Assistant. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction, which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning. Provides the surgeon(s) with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes (e.g., sutures, staples, other). Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings. Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to OR bed. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies and procedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse. Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request. SCHEDULE: Variable Hours & Days; Rotating Schedule; Floats between Departments/Locations/Facilities STARTING SALARY RANGE: $23.46 - $27.17 (Hourly) - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -