Perioperative Assistant

Perioperative Support Specialist

Provides support service for the perioperative patient, to include safe and efficient flow of patient care, cleaning and disinfecting of surgical surfaces, equipment and positioning devices.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and stores required equipment.
• Restocks linens and supplies.
• Assists as needed for transportation and preparation of patients. Transports blood products and specimens.
• Assists the Perioperative team as needed.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.
• Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Minimum Experience: None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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