Perioperative Support Specialist 1
About The Position
Inova Fairfax Hospital is hiring a full-time, day-shift Perioperative Support Specialist 1 in Fairfax, Virginia. The position works Monday through Friday and every other weekend. The Perioperative Support Specialist 1 assists with patient care by retrieving and delivering 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. The specialist communicates effectively and cooperates with others while respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines, and takes responsibility for self-development. The role provides equipment support to operating room staff and surgeons before and/or during procedures to help prevent procedure and turnover delays.
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 operating room 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, 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 for operating room staff and surgeons before and/or during procedures to help avoid procedure and turnover delays.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible 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 no-cost mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year 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
