Perioperative Assistant

Summary

Functions as support personnel. Duties may include: transports patients to and from surgical department; cleans rooms; picks up needed supplies from other departments and delivers to department; takes specimens and supplies to other departments; helps lift and position patients as needed; aids in anesthesia care through the preparation of equipment and supplies; assists nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists and staff; case preparation; cleans and maintains scopes, scope repairs and logs; and other duties as assigned. Performs call obligations as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience: None required.

Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.

License: N/A

Other: Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully (verbally & non-verbally) within a fast pace and highly stressful Environment, interpersonal skills and customer service skills required.