OR Aide - Perioperative Support & Patient Care

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and InvestmentPlan

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health, a regional leader in patient care, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support the perioperative team under the Nurse Manager Perioperative. You will assist surgeons and nursing staff with basic patient care, room prep, and post-operative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of related clinical experience is preferred. AHA Heart saver AED is required or expected to be current.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: One year as a Patient Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Other Credentials: AHA Heart saver AED.

Responsibilities

• Assists in surgery with retracting, lifting, positioning, and holding body parts during surgery; long holding periods may be required.
• Maintains sterile field while assisting physicians and nurses in surgery.
• Assists with operating room turnover and keeps perioperative areas clean and ready for next case.
• Prepares stretchers, beds and patients in pre-op and post-op; stocks supplies and PPE.
• Transports patients safely to and from the surgery areas and monitors for changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Capital Health, a regional leader in patient care, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support the perioperative team under the Nurse Manager Perioperative. You will assist surgeons and nursing staff with basic patient care, room prep, and post-operative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of related clinical experience is preferred. AHA Heart saver AED is required or expected to be current.