Perioperative Nursing Associate - OR Support (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Perioperative Nursing Associate to support the Professional and Technical team in the OR, ensuring a clean and safe environment. The role focuses on sanitation, materials management and patient care support within the perioperative setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate universal precautions, participate in OR turnover, assist with equipment setup, and help maintain a safe, organized operating room atmosphere in a per diem, Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency is required.
• Mature interpersonal skills are required.
• Detail oriented with strong time management and prioritization.
• Physical fitness to lift and position patients and heavy surgical equipment 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Universal Precautions in cleaning/containment/disposal of blood/body fluids and appropriate PPE use.
• Participates in operating room turnover between surgical cases per policies.
• Decontaminates used equipment and returns to storage for recharge/dust cover.
• Inspects and maintains equipment in optimum working order.
• Maintains corridors neat and clear of hazards in compliance with safety codes.
• Inspects operating rooms for defects on an ongoing basis.
• Removes, tags and reports items for repair or replacement promptly.
• Maintains sanitation of accessory/utility closets and decontamination areas.
• Communicates environment of care concerns via device, logs and shift reports.
• Assists with positioning OR furniture and equipment for procedures.
• Performs room SET-UPS per procedure and case-specific guidelines.
• Manages compressed gas inventory and ensures proper stocking and safety.
• Replenishes PAR levels of CSR items and utility supplies.
• Distributes sterile solutions to ORs and warming cabinets.
• Monitors and replenishes blankets warmer and daily linen.
• Maintains PPE bins stocked throughout Perioperative Suites.
• Maintains scrub sinks and soap dispensers.
• Transports, positions, lifts and assists in patient safety.
• Provides support in emergencies and procures supplies.
• Adapts work schedule to unit needs and intra-op flow.
• Conducts errands and relays messages accurately.
• Delivers specimens to lab, radiology or morgue.

Skills

Mature interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Perioperative Nursing Associate to support the Professional and Technical team in the OR, ensuring a clean and safe environment. The role focuses on sanitation, materials management and patient care support within the perioperative setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate universal precautions, participate in OR turnover, assist with equipment setup, and help maintain a safe, organized operating room atmosphere in a per diem, Mon-Fri schedule.