Perioperative Assistant - Per Diem

Summary

Provides basic care services including patient, specimen, and equipment transport along with room cleaning, environment of care maintenance, fluid and linen management. Assists Product Coordinator with unpacking and restocking of supplies.

Position Responsibilities

• Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.
• Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety; Returns equipment to proper storage locations. Removes broken equipment and notifies Core Tech / charge RN.
• Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.
• Maintains environment of care including scrub sinks, clutter free hallways, etc. Demonstrates awareness of different environments including restricted, semi-restricted areas, and surgical attire.
• Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics. Transport of fresh and frozen section specimens, checking specimen log for transport.
• Aids in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room.
• Stocks shelves in compliance with par levels, stocks linen and fluids. Responsible with assisting Products Coordinator in putting away all warehouse supplies on a daily basis. Uses available technology as needed.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Previous healthcare experience/skills preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• BLS Certification.

Pay

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Schedule

Standard Hours: 0 Shift: 1st Shift Minimum 1 year direct and recent experience required