Periop Assoc

Position Summary

Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen and equipment transport, O.R. sanitation and assistance with maintenance of unit supply levels.

• Cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, equipment and rooms.
• Assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit. Convey and receive information in a timely manner.
• Perform operating room sanitation tasks.
• Stock operating room with supplies.
• Check, count and stock supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags).
• Transport patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory.
• Provide assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment.
• Report defective material or equipment to supervisor.
• Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, assist with positioning of patients for procedures and perform sterile gloving without contamination and hold extremities during patient preparation.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• Have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.