Periop Patient Care Asst
About The Position
The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant supports efficient surgical operations by preparing rooms, assisting with patient handling, and ensuring equipment and supplies are available and functional. Duties include opening sterile supplies, assisting with patient positioning and transport, operating specialized equipment such as Stealth and CUSA, managing specimens, and maintaining a clean, orderly environment. The role requires equipment setup and maintenance, adherence to safety and infection control standards, collaboration with the surgical team, and contribution to departmental performance improvement. The assistant communicates professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and other customers; follows instructions and the appropriate chain of communication; and helps provide a safe and courteous patient environment. The role also assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and operating room staff by supporting supply and equipment readiness, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, maintaining supply levels, handling medical gas cylinders safely, transporting equipment, and assisting with patient movement and positioning. The assistant maintains equipment and work areas, follows infection-control and safety policies, and responds to emergencies according to assigned responsibilities and hospital policy.
Requirements
- High school GED, Metropolitan Test, or equivalent, upon hire, or high school graduate, Metropolitan Test, or equivalent, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- Ability to follow safety, infection-control, universal-precaution, and risk-management procedures.
- Ability to safely handle and transport equipment and medical gas cylinders and assist with patient movement and positioning.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience and/or operating room experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate appropriately with patients, families, coworkers, and other customers; identify oneself professionally and maintain a professional appearance with an ID badge displayed.
- Offer assistance and directions courteously, implement timely patient safety measures, communicate effectively with team members, respect the chain of communication and authority, and follow instructions accurately.
- Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for surgery.
- Terminally clean and disinfect machines and equipment between procedures and at the end of the shift.
- Maintain par levels and rotate anesthesia and surgery supplies to remove outdated items in designated areas.
- Assist operating room personnel with restocking and returning supplies to exchange carts.
- Monitor and maintain medical gas cylinders, following safe transport and placement procedures.
- Obtain emergency supplies from pharmacy and central service as requested by the supervisor.
- Transport equipment, machines, and supplies as required.
- Assist coworkers with moving and positioning patients on the operating room table using appropriate safety practices.
- Use the Autoclave and VPro to flash items as requested, following basic safety principles.
- Handle instruments carefully, especially delicate items, and keep the work environment organized and orderly.
- Identify, locate, and forward equipment needing repair or routine inspection, and obtain replacements.
- Maintain knowledge of and follow safety, infection-control, universal-precaution, and risk-management policies and procedures.
- Clean and arrange for repair of equipment as needed; maintain basic operational knowledge of equipment, accessories, and related machinery; follow manufacturer maintenance instructions.
- Follow infection-control procedures, including handwashing and containment of infectious agents or materials.
- Demonstrate flexibility, follow time and attendance policies, remain accessible while on duty, and observe scheduled in-service, meal, and break times.
- Assist during emergencies and perform assigned emergency duties according to nursing and hospital policy.
- Maintain a safe workplace and provide safety boundaries for patients at risk for violence.
Benefits
- Benefits that complement and support work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
