Perioperative Assistant

Perioperative Support Specialist

Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO: Fort Collins

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: 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.