Operating Room Prep & Recovery Assistant (Full‑Time)

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Perioperative Care Assistant to support the Surgical Services team in prep and recovery. This full-time role is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center with on-call responsibilities.

Under RN supervision, duties include patient transport, equipment management, maintaining OR cleanliness, and assisting with turnover; requires a High School diploma and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; shift is days/evenings with 10 or 12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
• Ability to lift over 25lbs and assist with patient positioning and transfers up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in a hospital environment.
• Required weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transport and specimen delivery, ensuring timely and safe handling.
• Support surgical teams by aiding in patient positioning, movement, and preparation.
• Maintain operating room cleanliness by assisting in turnover and termination procedures.
• Manage equipment logistics, including retrieval, setup, cleaning, and proper storage.
• Ensure the availability of essential surgical supplies and PPE in designated areas.

Job description

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Perioperative Care Assistant to support the Surgical Services team in prep and recovery. This full-time role is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center with on-call responsibilities.

Under RN supervision, duties include patient transport, equipment management, maintaining OR cleanliness, and assisting with turnover; requires a High School diploma and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; shift is days/evenings with 10 or 12 hour shifts.