Perioperative Support Specialist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room environment and patient care. The role emphasizes high-level cleaning between cases, equipment handling, patient transport, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

You will assist the RN, manage OR supplies, and perform unit duties while upholding Penn Medicine's commitment to safe, high-quality patient care in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience
• Previous hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• High level cleaning of all operating rooms between cases with exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Management of all operating room equipment by frequent cleaning, organizing, pushing/pulling, and lifting
• Transporting patients to and from the operating room if applicable
• Completing blood and pathology runs for all patients in the operating room
• Frequent stocking of the operating room with supplies
• Frequent rounding in the operating room to assess patient care needs
• Assist in positioning patient as directed by the RN
• Carries out unit specific duties and other duties as directed by the nurse manager
• Actions demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques and hospital policy
• Recognizes stressful situations and seeks appropriate resources in a timely manner

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience

Previous hospital experience preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine seeks a Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room environment and patient care. The role emphasizes high-level cleaning between cases, equipment handling, patient transport, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

You will assist the RN, manage OR supplies, and perform unit duties while upholding Penn Medicine's commitment to safe, high-quality patient care in a leading academic medical center.