Perioperative Support Associate - Women's Surgery Unit
About The Position
The Perioperative Support Associate, participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen and equipment transport, O.R. sanitation and assistance with maintenance of unit supply levels. Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL Department: Women Surgery Unit Type: Full-time (40 hours) Shift: Days Surgery Department The WPH Peri-Operative Department includes the Operating Room Suite, the Pre-Anesthesia Care Area, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The WPH Peri-Operative Department, in conjunction with Anesthesia Services, offers peri-operative care to in and outpatient females who meet the anesthesia ASA Class I, II, III or IV physical status criteria of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The major services include elective surgical procedures and GYN Oncology Procedures for women. Patients having local, general, monitored anesthesia care, or regional anesthesia are treated. The surgical service staffs are scheduled to provide flexible nursing care and services for elective scheduled, urgent and emergency cases around the clock. WPH Surgery Department provides coverage for urgent and emergent cases 24/7. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health –Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL Benefits Start Day One ORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND BABIES Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, part of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute, provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. One of the nation’s largest-volume and most experienced obstetrical centers, we welcome nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, one of the largest NICUs in the nation. Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet® designation for high-quality nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013, Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Joint Commission, Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, a national ranking in Neonatology from U.S. News & World Report, and Top Teaching Hospital honors from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
- None.
Responsibilities
- Specific duties include cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, equipment and rooms.
- May assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit. Conveys and receives information in a timely manner.
- Performs operating room sanitation tasks.
- Stocks operating room with supplies.
- Checks, counts and stocks supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags).
- Transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory.
- Provides assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment.
- Reports defective material or equipment to supervisor.
- Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, may assist with positioning of patients for procedures and performs sterile gloving without contamination and holds extremities during patient preparation.
- Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
- May have limited access to areas storing medications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vison
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
- ALL Benefits Start Day One
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
