Perioperative Attendant - Mary Immaculate Hospital
About The Position
The Perioperative Attendant assists clinical staff with support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical and procedural services. The role works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated health care professional and follows applicable federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is with the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Responsibilities include preparing surgical suites, turning over rooms between cases, maintaining orderly work areas, and potentially terminally cleaning OR suites. The attendant helps position, lift, and transfer patients; replenishes supplies and linens; sets up and maintains equipment and positioning devices; and transports patients between departments. The role may also involve maintaining oxygen tanks, obtaining beds and stretchers, responding to requests and running errands, and performing patient point-of-care testing (POCT) and daily quality-control checks on POCT devices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
- Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills.
- Ability to complete specific, routine tasks and potentially operate basic equipment or machinery.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work independently and move with a sense of urgency.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.
- One year of perioperative experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surgical suites daily and turn over rooms between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area in the OR.
- Perform terminal cleaning of OR suites when required by department design.
- Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transfers; perform sterile holds as needed.
- Restock and maintain supplies and linens needed for daily surgical and anesthesia use, and report shortages to a supervisor.
- Maintain oxygen tanks when required by department design.
- Set up equipment and positioning devices for surgery; report broken, defective, or missing items to a supervisor, and clean and store equipment properly.
- Transport patients to and from multiple departments as needed.
- Obtain clean inpatient beds and stretchers when required by department design.
- Respond to requests, including running errands between departments and obtaining needed items.
- Perform patient point-of-care testing (POCT) as needed and complete daily quality-control checks on POCT devices.
- Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
