Perioperative Assistant

Allina Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Perioperative Assistant at United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. The role supports surgical services with turnover, supply management and safe patient transport, working in an 8-hour day/evening shift with occasional weekends.

The position carries 1.0 FTE and requires training in a surgical setting plus BLS certification options. Relevant duties include assisting in room turnover, delivering items, and ensuring proper par levels while collaborating with the OR team for

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training in Surgical Technology, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or surgical setting work experience.
• 0 to 2 years in surgical setting
• 1 year in a surgical setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from RN or supervisor for direct and indirect patient care; cleaning/stocking, room turnover, patient transport.
• Obtains and delivers items including equipment, instruments, specimens and lab requests.
• Completes preoperative skin preparation and assists in team communication; mentors staff and reports safety issues.

Job description

## Perioperative AssistantApplylocations: United Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0072837**Location Address:**333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344**Date Posted:**July 16, 2026**Department:**34005810 Operating Room**Shift:**Day/Evening (United States of America)**Shift Length:**8 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**40**Union Contract:**SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH**Weekend Rotation:**Occasional**Job Summary:**Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.**Key Position Details:*** 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)* 8-hour day/evening shifts* Occasional weekends**Job Description:**The perioperative assistant aides in the provision of indirect and direct patient care within the surgical services department. Job responsibilities include assisting in operating room turnovers, anesthesia room turnovers, and ensuring proper supply par levels throughout the surgical services department. The perioperative aid also assists in surgical services by providing specimen drop off, immediate supplies, safe patient transport or moving, and other delegated tasks in collaboration with the operating room team. **Principle Responsibilities*** Takes direction from Registered Nurse or supervisor for direct and indirect patient care + Cleaning/stocking, room turnover, transporting of patients. + Obtains and delivers items as requested including equipment, instruments, specimens and other lab requests. + Completes preoperative skin preparation according to department guidelines.* Participates in team communication and collaboration + Communicates ideas and opportunities for improvement. + Serves as mentor and resource to new staff in Perioperative Assistant role. + Reports safety issues or concerns to supervisor.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** Vocational or Technical Training in Surgical Technology, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or surgical setting work experience* 0 to 2 years in surgical setting**Preferred Qualifications*** 1 year in a surgical setting**Licenses/Certifications*** Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)**Physical Demands*** Medium Work\\*:* Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (\\*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently**Pay Range**### Pay Range: $21.93 to $28.69 per hour### The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.### **Benefit Summary**Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.Allina Health is *all in* on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.Benefits include:* Medical/Dental* PTO/Time Away* Retirement Savings Plans* Life Insurance* Short-term/Long-term Disability* Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)* Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable* Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer*\\*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.*