Perioperative Support Specialist 1
About The Position
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is hiring a full-time, day-shift Perioperative Support Specialist 1 in Fairfax, Virginia. The position assists with patient care by retrieving and delivering requested supplies, instruments, and equipment to operating rooms as directed by the surgical team. The role requires professional and advanced knowledge of aseptic surgical technique and surgical procedures, effective communication and cooperation with other clinical disciplines, and responsibility for self-development. The specialist provides equipment support to operating room staff and surgeons before and/or during procedures to help prevent procedure and turnover delays. The schedule is Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Inova describes itself as a nonprofit healthcare provider with more than 26,000 team members and a focus on safety, quality, patient experience, and professional development.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support certification upon start.
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting or in inventory/equipment management.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate effectively to follow and respond to instructions appropriately.
- Ability to multitask.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience within surgical services.
- Previous experience supporting a perioperative or operating room environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with gathering, installing, removing, and cleaning equipment, using the operating room schedule to anticipate requests.
- Gather and pack instruments and sterile supplies for scheduled and added cases to support efficient surgical case setup.
- Independently access the OR computer system, select the correct preference cards, and print them as needed.
- Place returned and new supplies and instruments in their correct locations.
- Monitor supply levels and obtain needed supplies or report deficiencies to the Perioperative Support Supervisor.
- Perform monthly checks on emergency case carts.
- Support the PeriOp Support OR Aide as indicated.
- Support additional projects and duties as assigned.
- Retrieve and deliver requested supplies, instruments, and equipment to operating rooms as directed by the surgical team.
- Provide equipment support to operating room staff and surgeons before and/or during operative procedures to help avoid procedure and turnover delays.
- Communicate effectively and cooperate with others while respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines.
- Maintain responsibility for self-development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
