OR Perioperative Support Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 67,738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement options

Discounts on services and more

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to join our surgical services team. You will help prepare operating rooms, manage supplies, transport patients, and support staff to ensure timely, safe patient care.

This on-site, day-shift role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive service, and teamwork in a fast-paced OR environment at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A high school diploma is required, with preferred health care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of health care or patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure supplies are ready for procedures.
• Transport patients safely and assist surgical staff as needed.
• Maintain daily logs and support efficient surgical operations.
• Support pre/post-surgical needs and clean rooms between cases.
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazard materials and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to join our surgical services team. You will help prepare operating rooms, manage supplies, transport patients, and support staff to ensure timely, safe patient care.

This on-site, day-shift role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive service, and teamwork in a fast-paced OR environment at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A high school diploma is required, with preferred health care experience.