Perioperative Support Specialist

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Perioperative Support Specialist to assist in PACU, OR, or GI Lab under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help with patient preparation, safe transport, and keeping the perioperative area clean and well-equipped.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions accurately to maintain patient safety and efficient operations across perioperative services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients interdepartmentally and on discharge.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilization, setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Clean operating room suites between cases.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of operating room as requested.
• Return equipment, supplies and instruments to proper places.
• Prepare room for the next patient.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Read/write/speak English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Perioperative Support Specialist, you will directly assist in the smooth daily operations of the PACU, OR, or GI Lab under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Your support will be crucial for maintaining efficient patient flow and a clean, well-equipped care environment.
Every day, you will perform routine and delegated ancillary duties according to established standards and policies, collaborating closely with nursing staff. This includes actively assisting nurses in preparing patients for surgery and facilitating their safe transport within the perioperative areas. You will also diligently help maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of essential equipment and supplies within the care environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting patient care and operational efficiency. You will exhibit excellent teamwork skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions accurately, all while helping to ensure a safe and organized setting for patients and staff.

• Performs the safe, timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
  
• Assists in the cleaning, sterilization, setup and maintenance of equipment (e.g., clean canisters, anesthesia circuits and suctions, monitoring lines, LMAs and laryngoscope blades).
  
• Cleans operating room suites or procedure rooms between cases.
  
• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room as requested.
  
• Puts equipment, supplies, and instruments away.
  
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
  

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
  
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Previous experience in hospital setting and surgical services

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life‑saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.