Perioperative Assistant - Full-Time Days, VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health-savings/FSA

403(b)/401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant focused on OR turnover, patient transport, and supply handling. Responsibilities include prioritizing OR cleaning, assisting with transfers, and setting up ORs for cases, followed by post-case equipment cleanup and transport of essential gear.

Ideal candidates have HS diploma and BLS certification, with prior patient care experience preferred. On-call duties apply to department needs, and hourly compensation ranges from $18.26 to

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience/skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room Turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.
• Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics.
• Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room. Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.
• Handles and transports specimens according to policies and procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Provides basic care services including patient, specimen, and equipment transport along with room cleaning, light maintenance and linen management.

Assist Product Coordinator with unpacking and delivery of supplies from warehouse.

Requires on Call

on call per department needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room Turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.
• Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics.
• Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room. Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.
• Handles and transports specimens according to policies and procedures.
• 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Previous patient care experience/skills preferred.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Training/Certifications/Licensure

BLS Certification.

Salary

Salary: $18.26 - $22.38 Hourly

Benefits

• 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.