Perioperative Assistant

Rochester Regional Health • Muscatine, IA

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Perioperative Assistant, your ability to accurately and efficiently assist in the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room is vital in the successful flow of operations for all cases. The OR at Unity Hospital has 14 Operating Room Suites, including four Endoscopic suites for advanced laparoscopic procedures. The OR specializes in 12 service lines to include Ear, Nose, Throat, General Surgery, Gynecological, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics & Reconstructive, Podiatry, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal and Neurosurgery/Spine.

Requirements

• Reads, writes and speaks English.
• Able to perform skills noted in the Unity Health System job description.
• Proficient with computers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes
• Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies for cases; pick linen, fill needs list, secure positional aides, update pick sheets and locate loaner equipment; assist OR Staff in the setup, cleanup and turnover of operating rooms; perform surgical prep duties (shaving, holding limbs), assist with positioning surgical patients
• Stock and order all necessary supplies under the direction of the OR Materials Manager; rotate stock, check for expirations; maintain a sterile environment at all times; sterilize all equipment and transport items to turnover rooms for processing; wash and reassemble all instruments used during surgical procedures as requested
• Miscellaneous duties such as transport patients to and from OR, run errands, pick up x-rays, deliver equipment, clean stretchers and beds and assist in Pre-An and PACU

What This Job Offers

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