Lead Peri-Operative Assistant / 40 Hours / Afternoon Shift

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, MI, is looking for a Lead Peri-Operative Assistant to support Surgical Services with patient transport and preparation, and to guide a team of four or more assistants. Hours are 40 per week, afternoon shift, including weekends.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years as a POA, and a current BLS-A certification; position requires standing, walking, bending and lifting and reports to the Surgical Services

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Peri-Operative Assistant (POA) required.
• BLS-A certification must be current.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provides service support for Surgical Services areas related to building services, patient transport, and patient preparation.
• Assists in positioning and maintenance of patient safety.
• Reports to the Surgical Services Leadership Team.
• Leads a team of four or more perioperative assistants.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years POA experience

BLS-A certification

Job description

LEAD PERI-OPERATIVE ASSISTANT

Department:

Operating Room

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Afternoon Shift, Includes weekends

Hospital:

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Location:

Clinton Township, MI

General Summary

• Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides service support for assigned Surgical Services area(s) related to building services, patient transport, and patient preparation.
• Assists Surgical Services personnel in the positioning and maintenance of patient safety.
• Reports directly to the Surgical Services Leadership Team.
• Leads a team of four or more perioperative assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least two years of experience as a Peri-Operative Assistant (POA) required.
• Must possess and maintain BLS-A certification.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting.
• Physical ability to