Evening Perioperative Nursing Associate OR Support

NYU Langone; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Perioperative Nursing Associate to join the NSG-Operating Room team. This full-time evening position focuses on supporting the professional staff and maintaining a clean and safe perioperative environment.

The role emphasizes sanitation, supply management, and patient care support, with duties spanning from room set-ups to equipment readiness and teamwork in a fast-paced OR setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Mature interpersonal skills needed.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills for time and priorities.
• Physical fitness to lift and position patients and move heavy surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Universal Precautions in cleaning and disposal of blood/body fluids and uses PPE.
• Assists in operating room turnover between surgical cases.
• Decontaminates used equipment and returns to designated storage for charging or dust cover.
• Inspects equipment for optimal working order; cords and cables coiled, furniture and carts maintained.
• Maintains clear corridors and adheres to safety codes.
• Inspects ORs for defects on an ongoing basis and reports issues.
• Removes items for repair promptly and maintains closets and decontamination areas.
• Communicates environment of care concerns to staff via devices and logs.
• Positions OR furniture and equipment as needed for procedures.
• Performs accurate room Set-Ups per procedure and case-specific guidelines.
• Manages compressed gas inventory and ensures O2 stations stocked.
• Replenishes CSR items and PAR levels; assists with supplies.

Skills

Mature interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Perioperative Nursing Associate to join the NSG-Operating Room team. This full-time evening position focuses on supporting the professional staff and maintaining a clean and safe perioperative environment.

The role emphasizes sanitation, supply management, and patient care support, with duties spanning from room set-ups to equipment readiness and teamwork in a fast-paced OR setting.