Perioperative Support Specialist

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health-savings/FSA

403(b)/401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant focused on OR turnover, patient transport, and supply handling. Responsibilities include prioritizing OR cleaning, assisting with transfers, and setting up ORs for cases, followed by post-case equipment cleanup and transport of essential gear.

Ideal candidates have HS diploma and BLS certification, with prior patient care experience preferred. On-call duties apply to department needs, and hourly compensation ranges from $18.26 to

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience/skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room Turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.
• Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics.
• Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room. Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.
• Handles and transports specimens according to policies and procedures.
• Stocks shelves in compliance with par levels, stocks linen and fluids. Responsible with assisting Products Coordinator in putting away all warehouse supplies on a daily basis.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant focused on OR turnover, patient transport, and supply handling. Responsibilities include prioritizing OR cleaning, assisting with transfers, and setting up ORs for cases, followed by post-case equipment cleanup and transport of essential gear.

Ideal candidates have HS diploma and BLS certification, with prior patient care experience preferred. On-call duties apply to department needs, and hourly compensation ranges from $18.26 to