Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) professional to provide perioperative support under supervision in the Operating Room department. Responsibilities include room turnover, equipment handling, and assisting with patient transfers and comfort measures.

The role requires adherence to infection control policies, PPE protocols, and strong communication with patients, families and staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests.
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
• Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period.
• Provides support and responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner, maintaining patient care and privacy.
• Performs indirect patient care, assisting with lifting and positioning of patients under supervision.
• Transports and messenger services for laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to support productivity.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk and responds to OR desk requests promptly.
• Follows Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Anticipates patient comfort needs (e.g., warm blankets, pillows, positioning aids).
• Handles biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes per policy.
• Stocks linens, supplies, specimen containers, and removes biohazardous waste within department timelines.
• Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Body mechanics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager and Nurses.

Job Specific Duties

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period. Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
• Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting.
• Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient’s comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
• Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

Job

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department

OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status

Professional