Perioperative Support Technician: OR Prep & Instrumentation

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to help set up and process instruments in the operating room, supporting a 14-room OR with multiple service lines.

This full-time role (37.5 hours) runs Monday through Friday with shifts 7a–3p or 11a–7p and on-call requirements. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with a high school diploma and prior decontamination experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Two years of experience in central decontamination preferred.
• Reads, writes and speaks English.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & Assistance. Prepare supplies for cases; pick linen, fill needs list, secure positional aides, update pick sheets and locate loaner equipment; assist OR Staff in the setup, cleanup and turnover of operating rooms; perform surgical prep duties (shaving, holding limbs), assist with positioning surgical patients.
• Supply Management. Stock and order all necessary supplies under the direction of the OR Materials Manager; rotate stock, check for expirations; maintain a sterile environment at all times; sterilize all equipment and transport items to turnover rooms for processing; wash and reassemble all instruments used during surgical procedures as requested.
• General Administration. Miscellaneous duties such as transport patients to and from OR, run errands, pick up x-rays, deliver equipment, clean stretchers and beds and assist in Pre-An and PACU

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to help set up and process instruments in the operating room, supporting a 14-room OR with multiple service lines.

This full-time role (37.5 hours) runs Monday through Friday with shifts 7a–3p or 11a–7p and on-call requirements. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with a high school diploma and prior decontamination experience preferred.