Assistant

Compensation

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Status : Full Time Regular

Shift: DAY SHIFT

Department: Operating Room G-Wing

Position Summary

Summary:
The Perioperative Assistant supports the nursing and medical staff with operating room preparation. Offers assistance to nurses, anesthesiologists and the surgery team, as needed. Works in a team setting, fast-paced environment to help with the safety and efficiency of invasive procedures.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:
Education Required
• Must complete in-house orientation program
• High school graduation or equivalent required.

Experience And Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Speaks, reads and writes English
• Must be able to hear and follow verbal instructions.
• Familiar with working a surgical environment.

License/Certifications
• Working Conditions

Other information:
Working Conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
• Exposure to radiologic environment.
• Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strain & exposure to contagious diseases via blood/ body fluids.
• Potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, and harsh disinfectants.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking and patient lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring.
• Protective clothing worn: face shields, gloves, impermeable gowns, and particulate respirator.
• Must wear hospital provided scrub attire while on duty.
• Must work in air conditioned environment.
• Must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head.
• Heavy lifting, 50lbs, bending, crouching.