Perioperative Attendant - Inpatient Surgery (OR) - Lourdes Hospital
About The Position
The Perioperative Attendant supports clinical staff in delivering surgical and procedural services to patients. 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, procedures, and guidelines. The position is in Inpatient Surgery at Lourdes Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/afternoons. Responsibilities include preparing surgical suites, turning over rooms between cases, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the operating room. The attendant assists with patient positioning, lifting, and transfers; maintains supplies, linens, equipment, and positioning devices; transports patients; responds to departmental requests; and may perform point-of-care testing and related quality control checks. Additional duties may apply as directed by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
- Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment.
- Ability to complete specific, routine tasks.
- Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills.
- Ability to operate basic equipment or machinery.
- Attention to detail.
- Critical thinking.
- Teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
- Active listening and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Ability to move with a sense of urgency.
Nice To Haves
- One year of perioperative experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily setup of surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly operating room work area.
- May terminally clean operating room suites, based 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; report supply shortages to a supervisor.
- May maintain oxygen tanks, based on department design.
- Set up equipment and positioning devices for surgery; report broken, defective, or missing items to a supervisor.
- Clean equipment and positioning devices and maintain their proper storage.
- Transport patients to and from multiple departments as needed.
- May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretchers, based on department design.
- Respond to requests, including running errands between departments and obtaining needed items.
- Perform patient point-of-care testing (POCT) as needed.
- Perform daily quality-control checks on POCT devices.
- Perform other job-related duties as required by a 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
