Perioperative Assistant, Full-Time Day shift, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes

Virtua Health

4d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant provides basic care services in the perioperative area, including patient, specimen, and equipment transport, room cleaning, light maintenance, and linen management. The role also assists the Product Coordinator with unpacking and delivering supplies from the warehouse.

This is a regular, full-time, on-site position at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes. The schedule is first shift, with 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience or skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize operating room suite cleaning for room turnover and clean perioperative common areas using prescribed procedures.
• Assist with transferring, transporting, and positioning patients while using correct body mechanics.
• Assist with operating room setup for each case by moving essential equipment into the room; after each case, clean and put away equipment that is no longer needed.
• Transport and handle essential equipment according to policies and procedures.
• Handle and transport specimens according to policies and procedures.
• Stock shelves in compliance with par levels, stock linen and fluids, and assist the Product Coordinator with putting away warehouse supplies daily.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under applicable state and local laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED