Perioperative Assistant

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant supports indirect and direct patient care in the surgical services department. The role assists with operating room and anesthesia room turnovers and maintains appropriate supply par levels throughout the department. In collaboration with the operating room team, the assistant provides specimen drop-off, immediate supplies, safe patient transport or moving, and other delegated tasks. This is a 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week on a permanent eight-hour evening shift, with an occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training in surgical technology, nursing assistant, or medical assistant, or work experience in a surgical setting.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a surgical setting.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: certification from the American Heart Association, certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from a registered nurse or supervisor for direct and indirect patient care.
• Clean and stock rooms, perform room turnovers, and transport patients.
• Obtain and deliver requested items, including equipment, instruments, specimens, and other laboratory requests.
• Complete preoperative skin preparation according to department guidelines.
• Participate in team communication and collaboration.
• Communicate ideas and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor and serve as a resource to new staff in the Perioperative Assistant role.
• Report safety issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed