Perioperative Support Tech – OR Aide

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System seeks a Perioperative Aide to support the Surgery - Hospital team. Responsibilities include preparing carts and equipment, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining OR readiness for procedures. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and adherence to protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills. Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification and perioperative environment familiarity.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification.
• Experience: Basic computer skills; knowledge of surgical instruments and perioperative environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Prepare and distribute equipment and positioning supplies according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, and other items.
• Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (e.g.; wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).
• Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assistance devices safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Follow established protocols for routine, between-case, enhanced environmental cleaning, and terminal cleaning of the ORs and procedure rooms.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Adherent to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System seeks a Perioperative Aide to support the Surgery - Hospital team. Responsibilities include preparing carts and equipment, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining OR readiness for procedures. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and adherence to protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills. Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification and perioperative environment familiarity.