Periopertive Support Associate II

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Department: DPH Surgery Title: Perioperative Support Associate II Status: Full-Time Shift: 5 – 8 hour shifts (7am to 3:30pm) OR 4 – 10 hour shifts M/W/TH/F (7am to 5:30) On-Call Required, 1-2 times per month Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center! The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Employee-centric Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. ABOUT DPH SURGERY SERVICES The surgery department is located on the second floor of tower A and provides comprehensive care on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. Dr. P. Phillips surgery provides intraoperative services for patients requiring orthopedic, neurological, general, vascular, gynecological, urologic, ENT, and robotic services with our 10 OR suites

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete first available PSA II training course (written and skill testing) and demonstrate completion of 30 hours of competent surgical case participation.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
Three (3) months experience as PSA I or Clinical Technician; or currently enrolled in or completed a Nursing, Surgical Tech or Medical Program.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team and is able to perform duties of PSA I.
Understands the sterile technique required to establish a sterile field. Demonstrates the skills of surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving and working within a sterile field.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PSA II can assists in preparing the O.R. for surgical procedures by opening sterile supplies, identifying minor equipment problems and setting up rooms per procedure preference cards.
Works closely with co-workers to ensure availability of needed equipment, O.R. beds, and stretchers.
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Anesthesia personnel, assists with positioning of patients for procedures and holding extremities during the operative prep.
Assists in maintenance of unit records and supplies.
Scrubs into a surgical procedure to hold a limb, camera or retractor placed by surgeon during a surgical procedure.
Suctions at the surgical site when able to see the suction tip and under the direction of the surgeon. Cuts suture ends at skin closure under the direction of the surgeon.
Assists the circulating nurse under direct supervision.
Hooks up and trouble shoots video equipment.
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.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Employee-centric

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