Perioperative Assistant

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY seeks a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room by preparing instruments, assisting with setup, and ensuring efficient turnover.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, with schedules Mon-Fri 7a-3p or 11a-7p and on-call requirements; strong English, computer skills, and prior decontamination experience are preferred. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes.
• Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.
• Reads, writes and speaks English. Able to perform skills noted in Unity Health System job description.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & Assistance: Prepare supplies for cases; assist with setup, turnover of operating rooms and surgical prep duties.
• Supply Management: Stock and order supplies; rotate stock; maintain sterile environment; transport to turnover rooms.
• General Administration: Transport patients, run errands, deliver equipment, assist in Pre-An and PACU.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Perioperative Assistant

Department : Operating Room

Location : Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week : Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Schedule : Monday through Friday 7a-3p or 11a-7p; On-call requirements.

SUMMARY

As a Perioperative Assistant, your ability to accurately and efficiently assist in the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room is vital in the successful flow of operations for all cases.

Operating Room

The OR at Unity Hospital has 14 Operating Room Suites, including four Endoscopic suites for advanced laparoscopic procedures. The OR specializes in 12 service lines to include Ear, Nose, Throat, General Surgery, Gynecological, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics & Reconstructive, Podiatry, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal and Neurosurgery/Spine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation & Assistance. Prepare supplies for cases; pick linen, fill needs list, secure positional aides, update pick sheets and locate loaner equipment; assist OR Staff in the setup, cleanup and turnover of operating rooms; perform surgical prep duties (shaving, holding limbs), assist with positioning surgical patients


• Supply Management. Stock and order all necessary supplies under the direction of the OR Materials Manager; rotate stock, check for expirations; maintain a sterile environment at all times; sterilize all equipment and transport items to turnover rooms for processing; wash and reassemble all instruments used during surgical procedures as requested


• General Administration. Miscellaneous duties such as transport patients to and from OR, run errands, pick up x-rays, deliver equipment, clean stretchers and beds and assist in Pre-An and PACU

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes

Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.

Reads, writes and speaks English. Able to perform skills noted in the Unity Health System job description.

Proficient with computers.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.