Perioperative Patient Care Assistant, Recovery Room

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. Your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

About the role

The Perioperative Care Assistant is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This position supports the Pre-Operative Unit to maintain smooth, effective communication between healthcare practitioners, departments, patients, and visitors. The role is accountable for patient admission, transfer, discharge flow processes, and providing basic patient care, including data collection, personal hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living. The Perioperative Care Assistant participates in the on-call process.

This position requires active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center and demonstrating behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion, and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in performance improvement and patient safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical and information technology systems.
• Safely and competently performs assigned activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and sensitive material in printed, electronic, or verbal form.
• Manages and acknowledges patient-family expectations to create positive experiences.
• Contributes to an effective, clean, and safe working environment.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, and discretion to maintain good relations with others.
• Integrates knowledge of job-specific competencies.
• Follows directions and communicates clearly and timely with the registered nurse and other healthcare team members.
• Collects information pertinent to the patient’s status and notifies the registered nurse of changes in condition.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Safely maintains and competently uses equipment in the delivery of patient care.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, standard work, and directives.
• Interacts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Prioritizes and multitasks effectively.

Requirements

• One-year acute care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to be at work and on time.

Pay

Pay range: $23.00/hr - $31.57/hr. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including relevant years of experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

$1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

Schedule

Full-time, evening shift (8 hours).

Benefits

MemorialCare offers high-quality health insurance plan options for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include:

• Shift differentials
• Extra shift incentives
• Bonus opportunities

For more information, visit MemorialCare Benefits.