Perioperative Nursing Associate - OR Support (Per Diem)

NYU Langone; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, NY seeks a Perioperative Nursing Associate for the Operating Room on a per diem basis (Mon 7:00 AM–3:00 PM). The role supports the Professional and Technical teams by maintaining a clean, safe OR environment, handling sanitation, supplies, and patient care support.

The candidate will assist with room SET-UPS, equipment checks, sterile solution distribution, and coordination of OR logistics while adhering to Universal Precautions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Mature interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills in management of time and priorities.
• Physical fitness to lift and position patients, move and manipulate heavy surgical equipment 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Universal Precautions in cleaning/containment/disposal of blood/body fluids and appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in operating room turnover between surgical cases according to policies and procedures.
• Decontaminates used equipment and returns to designated storage site for charging or dust cover.
• Inspects and maintains equipment in optimum working order; cords and cables coiled, furniture/stools/carts/IV pole wheels lubricated, debris-free.
• Maintains corridors neat and clear of safety hazards and obstacles per safety codes.
• Inspects operating rooms for electrical or structural defects on an ongoing basis.
• Removes, tags and reports items for repair or replacement promptly.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of accessory and utility closets, decontamination room, center core, scrub sink and lounge areas.
• Collaborates with staff via communication device, 24-hour OR activity log, and shift reports regarding environment of care concerns.
• Anticipates, obtains and correctly positions OR furniture/equipment for procedures.
• Performs room SET-UPS in accordance with procedure and surgical cards.
• Manages compressed gas inventory and exchanges tanks safely.
• Assists with monitoring/restocking of utility supplies and replenishing PAR levels.
• Manages distribution of sterile solutions to ORs and warming cabinets.
• Monitors and replenishes blankets warmer and daily linen.
• Maintains disposable masks, hats and shoe cover bins in Perioperative Suites.
• Maintains outer scrub sinks and center core soap dispensers.
• Transports, positions, lifts and holds patients safely.
• Provides alert support in emergencies and procures supplies for room/equipment in advance.
• Cooperates in adjusting work schedule to unit needs and intra-op flow.
• Conducts errands and relays messages; responds to communication device promptly.
• Delivers specimens to lab, radiology or morgue.

Skills

Mature interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Physical fitness to lift and position

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, NY seeks a Perioperative Nursing Associate for the Operating Room on a per diem basis (Mon 7:00 AM–3:00 PM). The role supports the Professional and Technical teams by maintaining a clean, safe OR environment, handling sanitation, supplies, and patient care support.

The candidate will assist with room SET-UPS, equipment checks, sterile solution distribution, and coordination of OR logistics while adhering to Universal Precautions.