Perioperative Assistant University Hospital

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

6d • $15 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Perioperative Assistant to join our surgical services team. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being a critical part of a surgical team, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a Perioperative Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting surgical staff and ensuring operating rooms are prepared, organized, and ready for patient care. Your ability to anticipate needs, maintain supplies, transport patients safely, and support efficient surgical operations will make you an invaluable member of the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience working in a health care environment or patient care experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• All duties and standards within this document will be performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines and applicable federal/state laws according to University policies and procedures.
• Appropriately tag and remove faulty equipment and return repaired equipment.
• Assess daily supply inventory and order daily or as directed.
• Assist Anesthesia by running for supplies, cleaning mouth gags, re-supplying carts with supplies and positioning of patient.
• Assist the staff nurse in patient care.
• Initiates action in emergency situations (include CPR).
• Maintain daily sterilizer logs, cidex logs, run chemical and biological indicators.
• Maintenance, ordering and correct usage of housekeeping supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform pre/post-surgical needs for patient.
• Pre/Post procedure cleaning of operating rooms, including soiled linen, trash collection and disposal, including proper disposal of biohazard materials.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for use in Perioperative areas.
• Produce the annual inventory of O.R. equipment and supplies.
• Provide comfort measures for patients by providing them with blankets and raising bed side-rails.
• Pull add-on and next day cases as directed.
• Routine daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of floors, walls, room furniture and equipment.
• Stock rooms and warmers with supplies on a daily basis or as directed.
• Store equipment and supplies correctly.
• Transport surgical specimens, blood, blood products, cultures, non-narcotic medications, supplies and requisitions as needed.
• Transportation of patient and patient's belongs.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

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