Compensation
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Status : Full Time Regular
Shift: DAY SHIFT
Department: Operating Room G-Wing
Position Summary
Summary:
The Perioperative Assistant supports the nursing and medical staff with operating room preparation. Offers assistance to nurses, anesthesiologists and the surgery team, as needed. Works in a team setting, fast-paced environment to help with the safety and efficiency of invasive procedures.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- High school graduation or equivalent required.
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Must be able to hear and follow verbal instructions.
- Familiar with working a surgical environment.
License/Certifications
Working Conditions
Other information:
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Exposure to radiologic environment.
- Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strain & exposure to contagious diseases via blood/ body fluids.
- Potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, and harsh disinfectants.
- Frequent prolonged standing/walking and patient lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring.
- Protective clothing worn: face shields, gloves, impermeable gowns, and particulate respirator.
- Must wear hospital provided scrub attire while on duty.
- Must work in air conditioned environment.
- Must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head.
