Perioperative Support Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Perioperative Support Specialist to assist in the PACU, OR, or GI Lab under RN guidance. You will support patient flow, help prepare patients for surgery, and ensure a clean, well-equipped perioperative environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions to maintain safety and efficiency across perioperative areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and in a timely manner within the facility.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilization, setup and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Clean operating room suites or procedure rooms between cases; assist with terminal cleaning.
• Assist in prepping the room for the next patient and ensure a safe perioperative environment.

Skills

Strong communication

English fluency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

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

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.