Perioperative Aide - Per Diem

About the Role

Assists in all areas of the Surgical Services department, performing a variety of duties to help facilitate efficiency in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Prepare and distribute equipment and positioning supplies according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, and other items.
• Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (e.g., wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).
• Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assistance devices (e.g., mechanical lift devices, air-assisted lateral transport devices, sling devices) safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Follow established protocols for routine, between-case, enhanced environmental cleaning, and terminal cleaning of the ORs and procedure rooms.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (preferred).
• Basic computer skills (required).
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and procedures, safe patient handling equipment, and janitorial equipment (preferred).
• Environmental services experience in perioperative and/or acute care setting (preferred).
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
• Report to other staff members any changes in patient condition.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
• Incorporate service excellence in customer relations in daily activities.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
• Walking and standing continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, using appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
• May need to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Primarily performed in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility.
• Exposure to variable indoor temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.
• Fast-paced and unpredictable environment requiring quick response to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

Pay

Hourly scale: $17.95 - $27.49 plus 15% Per Diem differential.

Benefits

• Employer-paid benefit premiums for you and your family (Medical, Dental, and Vision).

Schedule

Per Diem, First Shift.