Perioperative Assistant

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

5d

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant supports indirect and direct patient care within the surgical services department. Working in collaboration with the operating room team, this role assists with operating room and anesthesia room turnovers, maintains appropriate supply levels, delivers supplies and specimens, supports safe patient transport, and completes other delegated tasks. The role takes direction from a Registered Nurse or supervisor and participates in team communication, safety reporting, and improvement efforts.

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: American Heart Association certification, American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One 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, complete 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.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to new Perioperative Assistant staff.
• Report safety issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/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 for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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