Perioperative Attendant - Operating Room (OR) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Mechanicsville, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Attendant supports clinical staff and helps facilitate surgical and procedural services for patients. The role works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated health care professional and follows applicable regulations and organizational policies and procedures. The position is at Memorial Regional Medical Center in the Inpatient Surgery department, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek and day/evening shifts.

The attendant prepares surgical suites, turns rooms over between cases, maintains cleanliness and order, and may perform terminal cleaning. The role also supports patient positioning, transfers, transport, supply and linen restocking, equipment setup and maintenance, and routine requests from other departments. Patient point-of-care testing and quality control checks may also be performed as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. One year of perioperative experience is preferred. The stated pay range is $16.76 to $24.65.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills.
• Ability to complete specific, routine tasks and follow instructions.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to move with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• One year of perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites daily and turn over rooms between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform terminal cleaning of operating room suites when required by department design.
• Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transfers.
• Perform sterile holds as needed.
• Restock and maintain adequate supplies and linens for daily surgical and anesthesia use; report shortages to a supervisor.
• Maintain oxygen tanks when required by department design.
• Set up, clean, and properly store equipment and positioning devices; report broken, defective, or missing items to a supervisor.
• Transport patients between 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 as needed and conduct daily quality control checks on point-of-care testing devices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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