Perioperative Attendant - Inpatient Surgery (OR) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Perioperative Attendant assists clinical staff with support functions that facilitate 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, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing and turning over surgical suites, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, replenishing supplies and linens, setting up and caring for equipment, transporting patients, responding to departmental requests, and performing point-of-care testing and device quality control when needed. Some duties, such as terminal cleaning, maintaining oxygen tanks, or obtaining beds and stretchers, depend on department design.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. 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. No training is listed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• One year of perioperative experience.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, ability to follow instructions, ability to work independently, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment, complete specific routine tasks, use basic reading, writing, or arithmetic skills, and operate basic equipment or machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical suites daily and turn over rooms between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area; may terminally clean OR suites depending on 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, and report shortages to a supervisor.
• Maintain oxygen tanks if required by department design.
• Set up equipment and positioning devices; report broken, defective, or missing items to a supervisor; clean and store equipment and devices properly.
• Transport patients to and from multiple departments as needed.
• Obtain clean inpatient beds and stretchers if required by department design.
• Respond to requests, including running errands between departments and obtaining items as needed.
• Perform patient point-of-care testing as needed and complete daily quality control checks on POCT devices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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