Perioperative Care & Logistics Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center committed to care, research, and education. The Perioperative Assistant supports operating room logistics, cleaning, and patient transport to help ensure safe, efficient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning ORs between cases, handling equipment, stocking supplies, aiding RN with patient positioning, and following safety and infection control policies. Previous hospital experience is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• High level cleaning of operating rooms between cases with exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Management of all operating room equipment by frequent cleaning, organizing, pushing/pulling, and lifting.
• Transporting patients to and from the operating room if applicable.
• Completing blood and pathology runs for all patients in the operating room.
• Frequent stocking of the operating room with supplies.
• Frequent rounding in the operating room to assess patient care needs.
• Assist in positioning patient as directed by the RN.
• Carries out unit specific duties and other duties as directed by the nurse manager.
• Actions demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques and hospital policy.
• Recognizes stressful situations and seeks appropriate resources in a timely manner.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center committed to care, research, and education. The Perioperative Assistant supports operating room logistics, cleaning, and patient transport to help ensure safe, efficient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning ORs between cases, handling equipment, stocking supplies, aiding RN with patient positioning, and following safety and infection control policies. Previous hospital experience is preferred; HS diploma required.