Perioperative Services Associate

University Hospital • Newark, NJ

10d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Perioperative Services Associate position is to be a vital member of the Perioperative Service/Surgical Team and achieves efficient/safe patient care through the operating room turnover and well maintained supplies, instruments and equipment. As a member of the Surgical Team they demonstrate team collaboration, communication and participate in process and performance improvements activities. The Perioperative Services Associate is knowledgeable of Infection Control Mandates and activities, regulatory agency standards and Joint Commission Safety Alerts and mandates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent plus one (1) year of hospital work experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• CPR required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position
• Must be able to work under pressure and stress for prolonged period of times.
• Requires the ability to accept frequent interruptions from multiple sources.

Nice To Haves

• prior supervisory experience an asset

Responsibilities

• efficient/safe patient care through the operating room turnover
• well maintained supplies, instruments and equipment
• demonstrate team collaboration
• communication
• participate in process and performance improvements activities
• knowledgeable of Infection Control Mandates and activities, regulatory agency standards and Joint Commission Safety Alerts and mandates

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees