Perioperative Support Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV seeks a hospital support teammate to assist the nursing team with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for surgical patients. Responsibilities include patient transport, sterile processing, supply management, and documentation under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of departmental PCA orientation, and BLS/HeartSaver within 30 days. Prior patient care experience and CNA/MA background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• CNA or MA experience preferred.
• BLS/HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support for surgical/procedural patients.
• Open sterile supplies using aseptic technique; assist with shave preps and prepping.
• Transport patients and clean/prepare work areas; manage supplies and equipment for cases.
• Maintain inventory and cart/room organization; assist in sterilization workflows.
• Document vitals and patient information per nursing staff instructions; assist with specimen transport.

Skills

Prior patient care experience

CNA or MA experience

BLS/HeartSaver certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV seeks a hospital support teammate to assist the nursing team with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for surgical patients. Responsibilities include patient transport, sterile processing, supply management, and documentation under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of departmental PCA orientation, and BLS/HeartSaver within 30 days. Prior patient care experience and CNA/MA background are preferred.