Perioperative Assistant - Operating Room Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Responsibilities

• High level cleaning of all operating rooms between cases with exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Management of all operating room equipment by frequent cleaning, organizing, pushing/pulling and lifting
• Transporting patients to and from the operating room if applicable
• Completing blood and pathology runs for all patients in the operating room
• Frequent stocking of the operating room with supplies
• Frequent rounding in the operating room to assess patient care needs
• Assist in positioning patient as directed by the RN
• Carry out unit specific duties and other duties as directed by the nurse manager
• Actions demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques and hospital policy
• Recognizes stressful situations and seeks appropriate resources in a timely manner

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Previous hospital experience preferred; preferably in an Operating Room
• Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail and sense of urgency essential

Qualifications

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.