OR Perioperative Aide: Patient Care & Ops Support

Nicklaushealth; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) professional to provide perioperative support under supervision in the Operating Room department. Responsibilities include room turnover, equipment handling, and assisting with patient transfers and comfort measures.

The role requires adherence to infection control policies, PPE protocols, and strong communication with patients, families and staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests.
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
• Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period.
• Provides support and responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner, maintaining patient care and privacy.
• Performs indirect patient care, assisting with lifting and positioning of patients under supervision.
• Transports and messenger services for laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to support productivity.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk and responds to OR desk requests promptly.
• Follows Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Anticipates patient comfort needs (e.g., warm blankets, pillows, positioning aids).
• Handles biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes per policy.
• Stocks linens, supplies, specimen containers, and removes biohazardous waste within department timelines.
• Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Body mechanics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) professional to provide perioperative support under supervision in the Operating Room department. Responsibilities include room turnover, equipment handling, and assisting with patient transfers and comfort measures.

The role requires adherence to infection control policies, PPE protocols, and strong communication with patients, families and staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.