Perioperative Care Assistant

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Care Assistant provides routine support that contributes to safe and effective patient care within the Surgical Services Department. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the assistant transports patients, manages equipment, and helps the surgical team maintain a clean and organized environment. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with full-time 10- or 12-hour day/evening shifts, Monday through Friday. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call duties are mandatory; the schedule will be discussed during the interview. No travel is expected. The disclosed pay range is $17.34–$24.41 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to lift over 25 pounds and assist with patient positioning and transfers up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe environment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment and patients.
Ability to work in a hospital environment, including sterile surgical areas.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Additional experience in perioperative or surgical services.
Familiarity with operating room protocols and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient transport and specimen delivery, ensuring timely and safe handling.
Support surgical teams with patient positioning, movement, and preparation.
Help maintain operating room cleanliness through turnover and termination procedures, including trash and linen removal.
Retrieve, set up, clean, and properly store equipment.
Ensure essential surgical supplies and personal protective equipment are available in designated areas.
Participate in required weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities.