Perioperative Assistant

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

Job summary

Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a dedicated support person for the Operating Room. You will transport patients, assist with room turnover, and ensure necessary supplies and specimens are delivered where needed.

You will help lift and position patients, support anesthesia staff by preparing equipment, assist in case preparation, and perform scope cleaning and maintenance. Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association) valid for 90 days post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from surgical department.
• Clean and prepare operating rooms between cases.
• Deliver supplies and specimens to required departments.
• Assist in anesthesia care by preparing equipment and supplies.
• Case preparation and scope maintenance.

Skills

Patient transport

Room turnover

Supply delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 6:30:00 AM

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