HOSPITAL ASSISTANT - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

Job Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center has an opportunity for a Hospital Assistant to join us in our new Outpatient Surgery Center.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Mondays - Fridays; 7:00am - 3:00pm

• Day Shift

• No holidays, weekends, or night hours

The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The anticipated opening date to patients is January 2026.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work in a diverse and fast-paced environment

• OR HAs will assist with direct patient care; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment and front desk support

• Participates in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center will provide daytime surgical procedures to the community of patients that meet developed criteria.

ABOUT THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AT HARBORVIEW

The new Outpatient Surgery Center opening on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and will open January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center will offer same-day surgery procedures utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to our community of patients that meet the necessary criteria. This reflects the Center's innovative, patient-centered culture, supporting ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements. The goal is to provide a seamless, low-stress surgical experience for each patient, surgeon, and staff member. The unit will provide a soothing environment with natural lighting and patient privacy.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding assistance, snacks, and repositioning; document care provided in patient charts.

• Assist with patient mobility needs, including ambulation, transfers (to stretchers, surgical beds, wheelchairs, chairs), and escorting discharged patients to vehicles.

• Take and document vital signs when delegated by RN; monitor and document intake and output.

• Support patient care throughout the unit as needed and communicate effectively with RNs and other Health Assistants to ensure patient-centered care.

• Clean and maintain operating rooms and patient bays to support surgical readiness and hygiene standards.

• Stock and replenish medical supplies in operating rooms and pre/post-op bays.

• Perform other support duties as assigned, within scope of practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) with the State of Washington required, Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) preferred.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.

• Valid American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists, and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$52,716.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$75,456.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.