Peri Operative Assistant

Maine Eye Center; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Eye Center is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support the Ambulatory Surgical Center. You will help prepare ORs, maintain sterile technique, and assist with instrument processing and patient positioning. The role collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure efficient surgical care.

The position requires High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Sterile field awareness and healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field awareness and prepare operating room per schedule.
• Gather supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Open supplies following sterile technique and assist with instrument handling.
• Document instrument tracking and QA activities.
• Position patients and assist with opening/closing OR per protocol.
• Assist with inventory and stocking of supplies as needed.
• Support instrument processing and decontamination workflows.
• Maintain professionalism and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Sterile field awareness

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

Join the Ambulatory Surgical Center that was recently named best in Maine, for exceptional quality, service, and safety!Maine Eye Center’s vision is to be the preferred regional ophthalmology practice for comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology.Maine Eye Center Core Values include: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.Description of Responsibilities:The Perioperative Assistant will perform a variety of tasks to assist with patient care in the ASC. This position will have a general understanding of ophthalmic surgery, knowledge of medical/ophthalmic surgery terminology, and have experience in the healthcare field.This position generally works four days per week Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is needed from time to time in order to meet business goals and provide exceptional patient service.Responsibilities include and are not limited to:Maintaining Sterile field awarenessGather necessary supplies / equipment for procedures according to surgical schedulePrepare Operating Room for planned procedures according to surgical scheduleOpen supplies following sterile techniqueMaintain documentation as required for instrument tracking and Quality AssuranceMove equipment as necessary during surgical scheduleAssist staff with preparing opening and closing Operating room per protocolAssist with positioning patients as neededWork in conjunction with Instrument processing to obtain sterile items as neededReturn used instrumentation to decontamination area following proper protocolAssist with inventory process both ordering and stocking supplies as needed.Other duties as assigned by supervisorRequirements:Demonstrate and exemplify all MEC core values: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.Ability to maintain establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, providers, patients, and the public.Ability to communicate and speak clearly and concisely.Exceptional customer service skillsAbility to exercise judgement, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.Professional communication with internal and external contact and patients.Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment is essential.Pay Range:Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant I: $16.63 - $24.33 (0-4 years experience)Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant II: $23 - $29.19 (5-10 years experience)Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant III: $26.45 - $33.46 (10+ years experience)Experience Requirements:Sterile field awareness, experience in the healthcare field, intermediate level computer skills.Educational Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent is required.Required Licenses / Certifications:BLS certification is required.Typical Working Conditions:Work is performed in a fast-paced perioperative environment. Involves contact with patients, physicians, and staff with a variety of personalities. Requires ability to work in a team environment as well as multitasking.Typical Physical Demands:Requires normal range of vision and hearing for patient contact. Work may require standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching and lifting. The ability to move patients on stretchers and wheelchairs who may weigh 300+ pounds. Requires manual dexterity to operate variety of medical equipment. Must be able to move physically from floor to floor. Occasionally lifting over 20 poundsPsychological Demands (in a usually workday):Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills in order to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting tasks. Must be able to work with minimal supervision regarding time management and have the ability to consistently make sound, ethical decisions in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to make accurate assessments while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the organization.HEALTH AND SAFETYKnow and follow all safety rules and proceduresFollow proper Workplace ErgonomicsReport any unsafe act or workplace conditionsCONFIDENTIALITYEnsure HIPAA compliance