Perioperative Assistant

Allina Health; Sedro-Woolley (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Allina Health is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room team in delivering safe, efficient patient care. This role focuses on turnover, supply management, and collaboration with nurses and surgeons in a fast-paced surgical services environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in turnovers, ensuring par levels, and transporting patients or materials as directed. Prior surgical setting experience and BLS certification are preferred for this role.

Formación

• Requires vocational or technical training in a surgical setting or related experience.
• Demonstrates ability to support operating room turnover and patient transport.
• Strong communication and teamwork with the perioperative team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in operating room and anesthesia room turnovers.
• Maintain supply par levels and assist with specimen drop-off and immediate supplies.
• Support safe patient transport and other delegated tasks with the OR team.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Educación

Vocational or Technical Training in Surgical Technology, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

October 19, 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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

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.