Perioperative Assistant

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant provides support services for perioperative patients and helps maintain safe, efficient patient-care flow. The role includes cleaning and disinfecting surgical surfaces, equipment, and positioning devices; setting up and storing equipment; restocking linens and supplies; assisting with patient transportation and preparation; transporting blood products and specimens; and supporting the Perioperative team as needed. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or satisfactory completion of the UCHealth-administered basic competency test in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Set up and store required equipment.
Restock linens and supplies.
Assist with patient transportation and preparation as needed.
Transport blood products and specimens.
Clean and disinfect surgical surfaces, equipment, and positioning devices.
Support the Perioperative team as needed.
Help ensure safe and efficient flow of patient care.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases and annual market reviews.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.