Perioperative Care Aide — OR Support & Turnovers

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital seeks an OR Support role to assist in perioperative care and maintain a clean, safe operating environment. The position supports RN and OR staff with patient transport, specimen delivery, and routine turnover tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to PPE protocols, and reliable preparation of rooms for next cases, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred: 6 months of related experience.
• AHA BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting under supervision.
• Perform terminal cleaning of the operating room and prepare rooms for new patients.
• Cleans and remakes patient stretchers and beds; restocks assigned areas.
• Participates in OR turnovers between cases.
• Delivers specimens, labs, and blood to and from OR; transports patients as directed.
• Follows Standard Precautions using PPE per policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital seeks an OR Support role to assist in perioperative care and maintain a clean, safe operating environment. The position supports RN and OR staff with patient transport, specimen delivery, and routine turnover tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to PPE protocols, and reliable preparation of rooms for next cases, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative health system.