• Perioperative Assistant - Operating Room

    Catholic Health Services (West Islip, NY)


    Overview

     

    Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health . With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

     

    The Perioperative Assistant is responsible for assisting the nurse in providing care to the geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients during the perioperative phase of their hospitalization.

    Job Details

    Responsibilities:

    + Assist the professional staff in the Operating Rooms to facilitate surgical cases by maintaining supplies and equipment including carts, scopes and video monitors used by Nurses and Anesthesiologists

    + Coordinate all necessary services for repairs with ANCC

    + Assists the nursing personnel with surgical instrumentation and the disinfection and sterilization of equipment and instruments

    + Performs surgical case picks for same day and following day cases; assists in preparing the surgical patient in the Holding Room and care of the post-operative patient in the PACU.

    Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    + Previous hospital experience

    + Must be physically able to lift and transfer Patients/equipment

    + BLS or CPR/AED training required

     

    Salary Range

     

    USD $26.27 - USD $39.42 /Hr.

     

    This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

     

    At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.