Perioperative Assistant, Per Diem Days, VOLOL Camden

Virtua Medical Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group in New Jersey is seeking a part-time, on-site Per Diem Patient Care Associate to provide basic care services, transport patients and specimens, and assist in OR turnover. Responsibilities include room turnover, positioning patients, and stocking supplies across perioperative areas.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification; prior patient care experience is preferred. On-call per department needs and a competitive hourly pay rate apply.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes OR suite cleaning and perioperative area turnover.
• Transports and positions patients using proper body mechanics.
• Assists in OR set-up and post-case equipment handling.
• Handles specimens and transports them per policy.
• Stocks shelves, linen, and fluids; aids warehouse with supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Linen handling

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

# 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:**Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Per Diem**Time Type:**Part time**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**0**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****Requires on call per department needs.** **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. **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.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.