Perioperative Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Patient Care Technician, Healthcare Nursing
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Job Description
ORA position for Good Samaritan outpatient surgery center. Hours are 7a-3:30p
Job Description
ORA position for Good Samaritan outpatient surgery center. Hours are 7a-3:30p
Job Overview
The Perioperative Assistant for the Operating Room reports to the Chief Surgical Asistant - GSH, Nurse Manager. The perioperative Assistant for the Sameday Surgery/PACU reports to the Nursing Manager. The perioperative Assistant for all areas is supervised by the cheif surgical assistant, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department to anesthesia or nursing staff.
Job Requirements
High School Degree or GED
Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment
1-2 years experience
Hospital experience or exposure to patients in other health care settings
Job Responsibilities
Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.
Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms.
Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame
The tasks written in this area for mostly performed in the Sameday Surgery department of perioperative services. Assist with dressing/undressing patient, lifting/turning patient, clipping patient prior to surgery, obtaining vital signs and EKGs prior to surgery, documenting on electronic medical record, performing blood glucose accuchecks, assisting with taking patients out to their vehicle for discharge, taking patient to/from toilet, and other tasks as delegated by RN.
Other Job-Related Information
Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care
Working Conditions
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing:
Conversation - Consistently
Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting
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