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 the availability and functionality of equipment and supplies. The role includes opening sterile supplies, assisting with patient positioning and transport, operating specialized equipment such as Stealth and CUSA, managing specimens, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. The assistant helps set up and maintain equipment, follows safety and infection-control standards, collaborates with the surgical team, and contributes to departmental performance improvement. The position also includes communicating professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and other customers; assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and operating-room staff; maintaining supplies and equipment; and supporting a safe, efficient workplace and patient environment. The employee must remain flexible, follow attendance and scheduling requirements, and respond to emergencies according to nursing 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.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience and/or operating-room experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and other customers; identify oneself, provide courteous assistance and directions, and follow instructions accurately.
- Determine and implement appropriate patient safety measures in a timely manner, and communicate effectively with team members while respecting lines of communication and authority.
- Help ensure 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- Maintain par levels and rotate anesthesia and surgical supplies to identify outdated stock in designated areas.
- Assist operating-room personnel with restocking and returning supplies to exchange carts.
- Monitor and maintain medical gas cylinders, including following safe procedures for transport and placement.
- Procure emergency supplies from pharmacy and central service as requested by the supervisor.
- Transport equipment, machines, and supplies as needed.
- 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 applicable safety principles.
- Handle instruments carefully, especially delicate items, and maintain an organized, orderly, and neat work environment.
- Identify, locate, and forward equipment needing repair or routine inspection, and obtain replacements.
- Maintain and apply current knowledge of safety, infection control, universal precautions, 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, and follow manufacturer maintenance instructions.
- Demonstrate flexibility, comply with time and attendance policies, remain accessible while on duty, and follow scheduled in-service, meal, and break times.
- Assist during emergencies and perform assigned responsibilities according to nursing and hospital policy; maintain a safe workplace and provide safety boundaries for patients at risk for violence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
