Perioperative Assistant - Surgery, Full Time, Evening Shift

About the role

Provides support and assistance to nursing personnel by performing tasks to promote efficient turnover of Operating Room (OR) suites. Transports patients to and from Perioperative Services.

Education and work experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Nursing student, nurse aide or comparable experience in hospital, nursing home or clinic setting: Required

Licenses and certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required (Facility Specific)

Essential functions

• Assists in turnover of rooms by mopping floor, cleaning Operating Room (OR) table, linen change, changing suction canisters, removing trash/dirty linen from room etc.
• Prepares surgical case carts as well as processes instruments, scopes and equipment.
• Transports patients to and from Perioperative Services.
• Ensures proper supply levels and rotates inventory.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Shift: Evening Shift • Assignment Category: Full-time regular • Shift Length: 8 Hours