Perioperative Nursing Assistant

Jobtailor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Peoria, IL is seeking a dedicated perioperative support professional to assist across pre-, intra-, and post-operative stages. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, sterilization, and equipment operation to support surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams.

Candidates should demonstrate teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to handle on-call hours, including weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes patient safety and efficient perioperative workflows.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days per AHA.
• Knowledge and skill in aseptic technique and perioperative support.
• Ability to support pre-op, intra-op, and post-op functions.
• Knowledge of multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot surgical and endoscopic equipment.
• Timely and accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards.
• Ability to work weekly, weekends, and holiday call shifts.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Surgical Services operations by supporting multiple areas.
• Apply aseptic technique and move around the sterile field.
• Assist surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, and nurses
• Perform perioperative support for pre-, intra-, and post-op
• Support multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery
• Perform sterilization and disinfection techniques
• Set up and operate surgical equipment across specialties
• Review daily surgery schedules and plan support functions
• Prepare for procedures and age-specific case requirements
• Identify barriers and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide technical assistance to surgical teams
• Foster communication with patients' families and address needs
• Promote safety, teamwork, and patient satisfaction
• Attend department meetings and trainings
• Communicate with nursing staff across shifts
• Participate in education and training opportunities
• Assist others and manage time effectively
• Fulfill on-call hours outside schedule, including after-hours and weekends

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Perioperative Support

Sterilization Knowledge

Instrumentation Knowledge

Endoscopic Equipment Operation

Laser Safety

Documentation

Call Shifts

Critical Thinking

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Endoscopic Equipment

Anesthesia Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Laser Systems

Job description

• Facilitate Surgical Services operations by supporting multiple areas


• Apply aseptic technique and move appropriately around the sterile field


• Assist surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and registered nurses


• Perform perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op


• Support multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery


• Perform sterilization and disinfection techniques


• Support instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies


• Review daily surgery schedules, collaborate with leadership, and plan support functions


• Prepare for surgical procedures, patients, and age-specific case requirements


• Identify barriers and initiate appropriate intervention


• Operate and troubleshoot surgical, endoscopic, anesthesia, sterilization, laser, and other perioperative equipment


• Provide technical assistance and case-specific support to surgical teams


• Set up and operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties


• Foster communication with patients' family members and address patient and family needs


• Promote a safe environment, teamwork, and patient satisfaction


• Attend department meetings and participate in educational offerings


• Communicate effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift


• Participate in available education and training opportunities


• Assist others with assignments and use time wisely


• Perform assigned on-call hours outside scheduled work hours, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)


• Knowledge and skill in aseptic technique


• Ability to support pre-op, intra-op, and post-op functions


• Knowledge of multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery


• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques


• Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies


• Ability to function independently in multiple areas


• Timely and accurate documentation


• Ability to work assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts


• Working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment, and perioperative relationships


• Ability to operate and troubleshoot endoscopic video systems and other surgical equipment


• Knowledge of laser systems and laser safety compliance


• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability


• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and provide support to multiple specialties


• Ability to attend department meetings and educational offerings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aseptic technique, perioperative support functions, and the operation of surgical equipment across multiple specialties. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Aseptic Technique


• Perioperative Support Functions


• Surgical Equipment Operation


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


• Sterilization and Disinfection Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Aseptic Technique


• Perioperative Support Functions


• Surgical Equipment Operation


• Sterilization Techniques


• Disinfection Techniques


• Endoscopic Video Systems Operation


• Laser Systems Knowledge


• Instrumentation Knowledge


• Anesthesia Knowledge


• Timely Documentation

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking


• Problem-Solving


• Collaboration


• Effective Communication


• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Surgical Services


• Pre-Op


• Intra-Op


• Post-Op


• Surgical Specialties


• Patient Safety


• Patient Satisfaction


• Surgical Conscience


• Electronic Systems


• Perioperative Relationships

Tools & Technologies

• Surgical Equipment


• Endoscopic Equipment


• Anesthesia Equipment


• Sterilization Equipment


• Laser Systems