PRN Perioperative Assistant

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

401k match 4%–10%

Paid parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX seeks a PRN Perioperative Assistant to support care across Preop, Phase II Recovery, OR and the Business Office. This role provides essential patient care and operates within a collaborative ambulatory surgery setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current Basic Life Support certification, with preference for prior health-care experience. You will contribute to safe, efficient perioperative processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks such as vital signs.
• Document vitals and room assignments in EPIC.
• Assist in room breakdown and equipment cleaning.
• Stock supplies in patient care and OR rooms.
• Transport patients to assigned areas.
• May assist with IV insertion and tubing priming as delegated.
• Transport and deliver approved medications per protocol.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation (EPIC)

Room turnover

Patient transport

Medications delivery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area:

PRN Perioperative Assistant

Department:

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Shift:

PRN

Job Type:

On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This position assists with the delivery of patient care across multiple disciplines: Preop, Phase II Recovery, OR and Business Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks such as vital signs and discontinuing IV fluids
• Perform basic documentation in EPIC such as vital signs and room assignment
• Assists is room breakdown, to include removal and cleaning of equipment and supplies from room
• Stocking supplies in patient care rooms and the operating rooms
• Transport patients to assigned areas
• For the Dallas Perianesthesia Department, may perform peripheral IV insertion and priming of IV tubing when delegated by a registered nurse (RN) within the scope of job duties. Appropriate training and documentation of competencies required.
• Utilizing established safety protocols, perioperative surgical assistants in OR/procedural areas transports and delivers approved medications from the pharmacy or Omnicell to the operating room as directed by the anesthesia provider, surgeon or perfusionist.

Work Experience

• Health care experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.