On-Site Surgical OR Support Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on various services

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to join the surgical services team in Columbia, MO. The on-site role supports OR readiness, patient transport, and efficient surgical operations, with a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Base pay ranges from $15.00 to $23.64 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia by running for supplies, cleaning mouth gags, re-supplying carts with supplies and positioning of patient.
• Prepare operating rooms and ensure sterility and readiness for procedures.
• Transport surgical specimens, blood products, and supplies as needed.
• Assist staff nurse in patient care during perioperative processes.
• Maintain daily sterilizer logs and bid inventory; assist with housekeeping supplies.
• Provide comfort measures for patients and support perioperative workflow.
• Pull add-on and next day cases as directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to join the surgical services team in Columbia, MO. The on-site role supports OR readiness, patient transport, and efficient surgical operations, with a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Base pay ranges from $15.00 to $23.64 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.