Perioperative support specialist

About the Role

Cleans operating room suites or procedure rooms between cases and assists with terminal cleaning as requested. Performs timely delivery and pickup of supplies, records, x-rays, orders, and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans operating room suites or procedure rooms between cases and assists with terminal cleaning as requested.
• Performs timely delivery and pickup of supplies, records, x-rays, orders, and equipment as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of lounge and changing rooms in collaboration with the Environmental Services department.
• Cleans storage areas and stocks supplies such as scrub brushes, masks, shoe covers, hats, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags.
• Assists in patient care preparation, including completing pre-op checklists, shaving surgical sites, and performing betadine scrubs.
• Supports the RN in providing quality patient care through comfort and hygiene measures, skin care, safety measures, and nutrition.
• Performs technical tasks such as setting up equipment, glucometers, pulse oximeters, prepping, positioning, and other tasks requested by nursing staff.
• Collects and delivers specimens while practicing universal precautions as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Safely and timely transports patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing, setting up, and maintaining equipment such as anesthesia circuits, monitoring lines, and laryngoscope blades.
• Transports used/soiled equipment, instruments, and supplies from patient care areas to Central Processing for processing.

Requirements

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Strong communication skills [Required]
• Ability to read, write, and speak English [Required]
• Basic computer skills [Required]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Previous experience in hospital setting and surgical services [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Compensation

• Base pay: $19.38 - $31.01/hr

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits