Perioperative Assistant

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

22h • $15 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Perioperative Assistant to support its surgical services team in the Operating Room at University Hospital. The role helps ensure operating rooms are prepared, organized, and ready for patient care by anticipating needs, maintaining supplies, safely transporting patients, and supporting efficient surgical operations. Duties are performed in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, federal and state laws, and University policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Tag and remove faulty equipment and return repaired equipment; assess daily supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist Anesthesia by obtaining supplies, cleaning mouth gags, restocking carts, and positioning patients.
• Assist the staff nurse in patient care.
• Initiate action in emergency situations, including CPR.
• Maintain sterilizer and Cidex logs and run chemical and biological indicators; maintain, order, and correctly use housekeeping supplies.
• Perform pre- and post-surgical needs for patients.
• Clean operating rooms before and after procedures, including handling soiled linen, collecting and disposing of trash, and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for use in Perioperative areas and conduct the annual inventory of operating room equipment and supplies.
• Provide patient comfort measures, including offering blankets and raising bed side-rails.
• Pull add-on and next-day cases as directed.
• Clean floors, walls, room furniture, and equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Stock rooms and warmers with supplies daily or as directed.
• Store equipment and supplies correctly.
• Transport surgical specimens, blood, blood products, cultures, non-narcotic medications, supplies, and requisitions as needed.
• Transport patients and their belongings.
• Perform other duties as assigned and unit- or 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