Peri-Operative Aide (Operating Room - Ambulatory Surgery Center) - 1.0 FTE

University Of Mn Physicians Mill City Clinic • Minneapolis, MN

267d • $22 - $32

About The Position

M Physicians is a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, focused on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medicine through research, and training the next generation of health professionals. The Ambulatory Surgery Center, ranked #2 in Minnesota, is a 318,000-square-foot facility that emphasizes access, innovation, and cost-effective care. The Perioperative Aide - Operating Room plays a crucial role in assisting the nursing team with the care of surgical patients, ensuring that the operating rooms are prepared and that patients are supported throughout their surgical experience.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required within three months of hire.
• 1+ years of clinical experience in an accredited hospital or surgical center.
• Knowledge of room sterilization requirements and proper body mechanics.
• Ability to lift and position patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgery center nursing team in the care of surgical patients before and after procedures.
• Help patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Obtain and document admission information in the electronic health record.
• Transport patients within the department and at discharge.
• Work in the Sterile Core to build Case Carts for surgical/procedural cases.
• Assist the Inventory Specialist with maintaining appropriate Par Levels for supplies.
• Assist OR Team Leads with obtaining instrumentation for upcoming cases/procedures.
• Restock supplies/instruments not needed for procedures.
• Monitor daily schedule for changes and added cases.
• Assist Circulators by bringing supplies/instruments to the requested location.
• Make hourly clinic runs to pick-up contaminated instruments/equipment and deliver clean/sterile instruments/equipment.
• Work with the surgical team to ensure the OR/Procedure room is ready for the patient's surgical procedure.
• Assist the surgical team as needed during surgical procedures.
• Assist OR team with room turnover.
• Assist Anesthesia with stocking anesthesia carts, completing safety checks, and cleaning anesthesia machines between cases.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Healthcare (including vision & dental).
• 401K.
• Parking assistance.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed