Perioperative Assistant, Full-Time 10:30 am - 7pm, Mt. Holly

Virtua Health, Inc.; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health Mount Holly is hiring a Perioperative Assistant for a full-time, 1st shift on-site role at Mt. Holly, NJ. The position provides basic care services, patient transport, room cleaning, and equipment handling within the perioperative area.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and the role offers a comprehensive benefits package for full- and part-time colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, specimens, and equipment per policies.
• Maintains environment of care and OR turnover procedures.
• Assists with unpacking/restocking supplies.
• Supports equipment handling and storage.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

## Perioperative Assistant, Full-Time 10:30 am - 7pm, Mt. HollyApply: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue: Full time: Posted Today: R1063664# At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.**Location:**Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Regular**Time Type:**Full time**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**40**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****Summary:**Provides basic care services including patient, specimen, and equipment transport along with room cleaning, environment of care maintenance, fluid and linen management. Assist Product Coordinator with unpacking and restocking of supplies. **Position Responsibilities:** Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room Turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety; Returns equipment to proper storage locations. Removing broken equipment and notifying Core Tech / charge RN. Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.Maintains environment of care including scrub sinks, clutter free hallways, etc. Demonstrates awareness of different environments including restricted, semi-restricted areas, and surgical attire.Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics. Transport of fresh and frozen section specimens, checking specimen log for transport. Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room.Stocks shelves in compliance with par levels, stocks linen and fluids. Responsible with assisting Products Coordinator in putting away all warehouse supplies on a daily basis. Uses available technology as needed. **Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:** Previous healthcare experience/skills preferred. **Required Education:** High School diploma or equivalent (GED). **Training/Certifications/Licensure:** BLS Certification.Hourly Rate: $18.26 - $22.38The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.