Perioperative Support Specialist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Support Specialist to assist in the PACU, OR, or GI Lab under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will help maintain patient flow, keep environments clean, and support safety and efficiency in perioperative care.

You will work closely with nursing staff, prepare patients for surgery, and help transport them within perioperative areas while ensuring equipment and supplies are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments and after discharge.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilization, setup and maintenance of equipment (e.g., canisters, circuits, suction lines, LMAs, 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.
• Prepares room for the next patient.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Strong communication

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.