OR Perioperative Aide — Instrument Prep & Turnover

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room team. You will assist with instrument setup, supply management, and turnover, ensuring sterile technique and efficient case flow.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, English proficiency, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Monday–Friday schedule with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes.
• Reads, writes and speaks English.
• Proficient with computers.
• Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & Assistance: Prepare supplies for cases; pick linen, fill needs list, secure positional aides, update pick sheets and locate loaner equipment; assist OR Staff in the setup, cleanup and turnover of operating rooms; perform surgical prep duties (shaving, holding limbs), assist with positioning surgical patients.
• Supply Management: Stock and order all necessary supplies under the direction of the OR Materials Manager; rotate stock, check for expirations; maintain a sterile environment at all times; sterilize all equipment and transport items to turnover rooms for processing; wash and reassemble all instruments used during surgical procedures as requested.
• General Administration: Miscellaneous duties such as transport patients to and from OR, run errands, pick up x-rays, deliver equipment, clean stretchers and beds and assist in Pre-An and PACU.

Job description

Rochester Regional Health’s Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room team. You will assist with instrument setup, supply management, and turnover, ensuring sterile technique and efficient case flow.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, English proficiency, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Monday–Friday schedule with on-call responsibilities.