OR Perioperative Support Specialist — Day Shift

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Woodburn Surgery Center is seeking a dedicated Perioperative Support Specialist 1 to join the team. This full-time, day-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, aiding surgical teams with equipment and supplies.

You will assist with gathering, installing, and cleaning equipment, preparing sterile supplies, and supporting OR staff to prevent delays. Certification in Basic Life Support and healthcare experience are preferred, with strong communication and multitasking

Qualifications

• Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start.
• 1 year of experience in healthcare setting or inventory/equipment management.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the gathering, installation, removal, and cleaning of equipment while utilizing the operating room schedule to anticipate requests.
• Gathers and packs instruments and sterile supplies for scheduled and added cases to provide efficient procedure set up of surgical cases.
• Independently accesses the OR computer system, correctly selects the preference card(s) and prints as needed as evidenced by lack of assistance needed during the process.
• Places returned and new supplies and instruments in the correct location as evidenced by their proper placement.
• Monitors supply levels and obtains needed supplies or reports deficiencies to Perioperative Support Supervisor as evidenced by the lack of unreported missing items.
• Performs monthly checks on Emergency case carts.
• Supports the PeriOp Support OR Aide as indicated.
• Supports additional projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Woodburn Surgery Center is seeking a dedicated Perioperative Support Specialist 1 to join the team. This full-time, day-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, aiding surgical teams with equipment and supplies.

You will assist with gathering, installing, and cleaning equipment, preparing sterile supplies, and supporting OR staff to prevent delays. Certification in Basic Life Support and healthcare experience are preferred, with strong communication and multitasking