Perioperative Assistant Lead

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Anesthesiology department. This full-time position involves assisting with patient care and departmental operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational benefits. Join a team committed to improving lives through compassionate care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

• Must have basic life support certification.
• No previous experience required, but preferred in nursing assistant roles.

Responsibilities

• Assists with training of staff and assigns daily work.
• Delivers supplies and performs clerical duties.
• Requires critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgement

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Anesthesiology Main

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Evenings

Pay: $20.26 - $26.34 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary: Leads team members of an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. Provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
2. Assists with training of staff. Assigns daily work to team members when supervisor or manager is unavailable. Transports patients. Assists with cleaning duties and schedules. Transports specimens to appropriate labs.
3. Delivers supplies, blood products and medications to patient care areas. Performs clerical duties. Stocks supplies and maintains par levels in patient care areas. Prepares appropriate patient bed for post-operative transport as directed. Assists in room turnover between patients.
4. Performs responsibilities of underlying job. Takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues.
5. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: None Required; Preferred: Acute or long-term care, nursing assistant experience.

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UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based on FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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