Perioperative Technician

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Operating Room Assistant at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will assist nursing and surgical teams by performing various tasks including maintaining facilities and supporting patient care functions.

Requirements include a High School diploma, two years of Nursing Assistant experience, and BLS certification. Join a challenging work environment offering competitive compensation and generous benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Nursing Assistant in the operating room preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the perioperative nursing/surgical teams.
• Perform a variety of tasks and/or services including maintaining facilities.
• Assist with basic patient care functions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full‑service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

The hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550‑car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Assistant (Full Time). The ideal candidate will assist the perioperative nursing/surgical teams in meeting the needs of all customers by performing a variety of tasks and/or services including maintaining facilities, providing support functions, and assisting with basic patient care functions while continuously performing in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Two years of experience as a Nursing Assistant in the operating room preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of surgical instruments

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.