OR Perioperative Support Technician

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY, seeks a Perioperative Assistant to support the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room, ensuring smooth flow for all cases.

Based at Unity Hospital, you will assist with preparation, supply management and turnover of OR spaces, helping transport patients and maintain sterile environments. This is a full-time role with a 37.5-hour work week and potential on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes.
• Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.
• Reads, writes and speaks English. Able to perform skills noted in the Unity Health System job description.
• Proficient with computers.

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Medical management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY, seeks a Perioperative Assistant to support the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room, ensuring smooth flow for all cases.

Based at Unity Hospital, you will assist with preparation, supply management and turnover of OR spaces, helping transport patients and maintain sterile environments. This is a full-time role with a 37.5-hour work week and potential on-call duties.