Perioperative Assistant - Operating Room

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant is responsible for performing various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support nursing teams and surgeons/physicians in surgical and procedural areas. Activities focus on assisting the surgeon/physician in the performance of procedures, using surgical equipment and instruments, and ensuring all ORs are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and equipment. This role maintains a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care. The Perioperative Assistant will work in a variety of surgical specialties to provide care to surgical patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of one year of Surgical Services experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be self-directed and able to make independent decisions.
• Willingness to accept new ideas and work under stressful conditions.
• Current BLS certification prior to hire or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in patient care
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support nursing teams and surgeons/physicians in surgical and procedural areas.
• Assisting the surgeon/physician in the performance of procedures.
• Using surgical equipment and instruments.
• Ensuring all ORs are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care.
• Providing care to surgical patients in a variety of surgical specialties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED