Perioperative Assistant

Overview Shift: Monday - Friday, 6am to 2:30pm Work Arrangement: On Site Department: Operating Room University Hospital Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO Compensation: Base Pay Range: $15.00 (entry level qualifications) - $23.64 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience. Union Bid Period: 7/6/26 to 7/10/26 About the Job MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a perioperative assistant. We seek candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being a critical part of a surgical team, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, organized workspace will make you an invaluable asset. Join us at MU Healthcare and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in surgical care. Employee Benefits Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 10 holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits Detailed Job Description All duties and standards within this document will be performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines and applicable federal/state laws according to University policies and procedures. Appropriately tag and remove faulty equipment and return repaired equipment. Assess daily supply inventory and order daily or as directed. Assist Anesthesia by running for supplies, cleaning mouth gags, re-supplying carts with supplies and positioning of patient. Assist the staff nurse in patient care. Initiate action in emergency situations (include CPR). Maintain daily sterilizer logs, cidex logs, run chemical and biological indicators. Maintenance, ordering and correct usage of housekeeping supplies. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform pre/post-surgical needs for patient. Pre/Post procedure cleaning of operating rooms, including soiled linen, trash collection and disposal, including proper disposal of biohazard materials. Prepare equipment and supplies for use in perioperative areas. Produce the annual inventory of OR equipment and supplies. Provide comfort measures for patients by providing them with blankets and raising bedside rails. Pull add-on and next day cases as directed. Routine daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of floors, walls, room furniture and equipment. Stock rooms and warmers with supplies on a daily basis or as directed. Store equipment and supplies correctly. Transport surgical specimens, blood, blood products, cultures, non-narcotic medications, supplies and requisitions as needed. Transportation of patient and patient’s belongings. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. Required Qualifications High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of experience working in a healthcare environment or patient care experience. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr