OR Perioperative Support Specialist

CHI; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking a Perioperative Patient Care Assistant to support surgical teams by preparing rooms, handling patients, and ensuring equipment readiness.

The role emphasizes patient safety, sterile technique, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will open sterile supplies, assist with patient positioning, and manage specimens while maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School GED Metropolitan Test or equivalent, upon hire
• High School Graduate Metropolitan Test or equivalent, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Open sterile supplies and prepare rooms.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and manage specimens.
• Support infection control and safety procedures in the OR.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Equipment setup

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School GED Metropolitan Test or equivalent

High School Graduate Metropolitan Test or equivalent

Basic Life Support CPR

Tools

Autoclave

Stealth

CUSA

VPro

Job description

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking a Perioperative Patient Care Assistant to support surgical teams by preparing rooms, handling patients, and ensuring equipment readiness.

The role emphasizes patient safety, sterile technique, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will open sterile supplies, assist with patient positioning, and manage specimens while maintaining infection control standards.