Perioperative Support OR Aide

Inova • Falls Church, VA

6d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Woodburn Surgery Center is hiring a full-time Perioperative Support Specialist 1 for a day-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role assists with patient care by retrieving and delivering supplies, instruments, and equipment to operating rooms as directed by the surgical team. It requires professional 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 procedural and turnover delays.

Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia. The organization describes itself as a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience and notes that it supports team members through its facilities and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification upon starting.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting or in inventory/equipment management.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow and respond to instructions appropriately, and 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.
• Access the OR computer system independently, 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 procedures to help avoid procedure and turnover delays.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others while respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED