Perioperative Assistant (Full Time)

Rochester Regional Health • City of Rochester, NY

91d • $17 - $18

About The Position

As a Perioperative Assistant, your ability to accurately and efficiently assist in the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room is vital in the successful flow of operations for all cases. You will assist the Registered Professional Nurse in setting up the Operating Room for intended surgical procedures, including procuring instruments and equipment and assisting with room changeovers and processing of instruments.

Requirements

• None.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in central decontamination.
• Reads, writes and speaks English.
• Able to perform skills noted in the Unity Health System job description.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies for cases; pick linen, fill needs list, secure positional aides, update pick sheets and locate loaner equipment; assist OR Staff in the setup, cleanup and turnover of operating rooms; perform surgical prep duties (shaving, holding limbs), assist with positioning surgical patients.
• Stock and order all necessary supplies under the direction of the OR Materials Manager; rotate stock, check for expirations; maintain a sterile environment at all times; sterilize all equipment and transport items to turnover rooms for processing; wash and reassemble all instruments used during surgical procedures as requested.
• Miscellaneous duties such as transport patients to and from OR, run errands, pick up x-rays, deliver equipment, clean stretchers and beds and assist in Pre-Anesthesia and PACU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees