Perioperative Assistant

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health’s HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an OR support teammate to transport patients, clean rooms, and deliver supplies in a busy surgical environment.

You will assist with anesthesia equipment prep, case setup, and scope maintenance, plus participate in call obligations as needed. Education requires a high school diploma or GED; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification required, valid for 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the surgical department.
• Cleans rooms and prepares supplies for use.
• Assists with anesthesia equipment preparation and case setup.
• Supports nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists as needed.
• Participates in call obligations as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location

HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department

Operating Room

Work Type

Full Time

Shift

Shift 1/6:30:00AM to 5:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate

$20.00 - $23.50 / hour

Summary

Functions as support personnel. Duties may include: transports patients to and from surgical department; cleans rooms; picks up needed supplies from other departments and delivers to department; takes specimens and supplies to other departments; helps lift and position patients as needed; aids in anesthesia care through the preparation of equipment and supplies; assists nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists and staff; case preparation; cleans and maintains scopes, scope repairs and logs; and other duties as assigned. Performs call obligations as assigned.

Requirements

Education:High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience:None required.

Certification:Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.

License:N/A

Other:Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully (verbally & non-verbally) within a fast pace and highly stressful Environment, interpersonal skills and customer service skills required.

US:FL:Fort Myers