Patient Transporter

Perioperative Assistant

Position: Peri Operative Assistant

Location: Operating Room

Schedule: 40 hours Rotate Day/Evening Every 3rd Weekend

Position Summary:

Under general supervision assists in the clean-up of the operating rooms and associated surgical areas with the clean-up and preparation of rooms for surgical procedures. Maintains a safe and sanitary environment on the Operating Room by performing cleaning and disinfecting tasks, proper storage and handling of equipment, and stocking supply according to hospital/department policy and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Reports to and receives direction from Nurse Manager at beginning of shift.
• Assists the Charge nurse or nursing managers with various resources as requested.
• Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift.
• Performs assigned duties to assist the nursing staff in safe efficient delivery of patient care.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
• Maintains effective inventory control system.

Job Requirements:

Education: Work requires a high school diploma or a state high school equivalency (GED). Additional training beyond high school preferred.

Experience: Working knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures particularly as it relates to the surgical area is preferred however on the job training will be provided.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be detail oriented and able to read, write, and understand specific instructions in English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems, and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.
• Requires observance of Standard Precautions by wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and the observance of safe handling practices.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in the process of operating equipment, arranging instruments trays and equipment carts, conducting inventory of and dispensing supplies. Ability to push/pull carts of instruments and/or equipment.
• Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by Boston Medical Center are preferred.
• Proficient computer skills

Compensation Range: $20.68-$25.20