Perioperative Assistant
About The Position
The Perioperative Assistant supports indirect and direct patient care in the surgical services department. The role helps maintain operating and anesthesia rooms through turnovers and stocking, and ensures appropriate supply par levels throughout the department. The assistant also supports surgical services by delivering specimens and supplies, helping move or transport patients safely, and completing other delegated tasks in collaboration with the operating room team. The position is 1.0 FTE, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period in 8-hour day/evening shifts, with occasional weekend rotation. The role is based at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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 BLS certification, American Red Cross BLS certification, 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, 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 benefits.
- 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 to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
