Perioperative Assistant

UCHealth•Englewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant provides support services for perioperative patients, helping ensure safe and efficient patient care. The role includes cleaning and disinfecting surgical surfaces, equipment, and positioning devices, as well as supporting the Perioperative team. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Inv OrthoSpine Surg Ctr in Englewood, Colorado, scheduled for 80 hours per pay period on day shifts. Pay is $19.67–$25.57 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

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.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date. The BLS card must remain valid for 60 days after 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.

Responsibilities

Set up and store required equipment.
Restock linens and supplies.
Assist with transportation and preparation of patients as needed.
Transport blood products and specimens.
Clean and disinfect surgical surfaces, equipment, and positioning devices.
Assist the Perioperative team as needed.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), 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) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition support for eligible educational programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees, or other programs that 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.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus and performance-based annual merit pay increases.