Perioperative OR Support Specialist (On-Site)

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement options with 100% matching

Tuition assistance for employees and ,

Discounts on cell plans, rental cars,

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dynamic Perioperative Assistant to join the surgical services team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on preparing operating rooms, supporting staff, and ensuring efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers on-site work with a base pay range of $15.00 to $23.64 per hour, depending on experience, and involves transporting patients and maintaining OR readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of health care environment or patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tag and remove faulty equipment and return repaired equipment.
• Assess daily supply inventory and order daily or as directed.
• Assist Anesthesia by running for supplies, cleaning mouth gags, re-supplying carts with supplies and positioning of patient.
• Assist the staff nurse in patient care.
• Initiates action in emergency situations (include CPR).
• Maintain daily sterilizer logs, cidex logs, run chemical and biological indicators.
• Maintenance, ordering and correct usage of housekeeping supplies.
• Perform pre/post-surgical needs for patient.
• Pre/post procedure cleaning of operating rooms, including soiled linen, trash collection and disposal.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for use in Perioperative areas. Produce the annual inventory of OR equipment and supplies.
• Provide comfort measures for patients by providing them with blankets and raising bed side-rails.
• Transport surgical specimens, blood, blood products, cultures, non-narcotic medications, supplies and requisitions as needed.
• Transportation of patient and patient's belongs.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a dynamic Perioperative Assistant to join the surgical services team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on preparing operating rooms, supporting staff, and ensuring efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers on-site work with a base pay range of $15.00 to $23.64 per hour, depending on experience, and involves transporting patients and maintaining OR readiness.