Perioperative Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant participates as a member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered nurse and assists the perioperative care team in various aspects of patient care, including, patient care assistance, care of environment, transportation of patients, supplies/equipment, specimens and blood products. This position does have an On-Call component based on department need. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months experience in a health care setting preferably.
• CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and familiarity with basic medical terminology and equipment used in the Operating Room preferably.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and familiarity with basic medical terminology and equipment used in the Operating Room preferably.
• High school diploma or GED and six months experience in a health care setting preferably.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, restock, and prepare the rooms after procedures.
• Transports patients and assists with preparing patients for operative procedures.
• Delivers STAT patient specimens to appropriate areas; obtains blood and blood products from blood bank
• Retrieves anesthesia records supplies and equipment if needed.
• Communicate with the charge nurse throughout the day.
• Directs family and patient questions to physician, anesthesiologists, or nursing staff.
• Obtain equipment for procedures when necessary.
• Performs and document daily audits on log sheet e.g fluid, blanket, refrigerator, freezer, OR rooms, Center Core and Storage Room. Promptly reports problems/issues to the nurse in charge.
• Communicate with the nurse that you are assigned to.
• Anticipates needed equipment for procedures and ensures that equipment and supplies are readily available to facilitate turnover and timely starts.
• Take call during the weekend as scheduled and holidays.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees