• Perioperative Assistant (Full Time)

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Perioperative AssistantDepartment: Perioperative Services Location: Unity Hospital OR Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per weekSchedule: 11:00a- 7:00p; On call Saturday and Sunday, 6:00a- 6:00p every 4-6 weekends

     

    SUMMARY:As a Perioperative Assistant, your ability to accurately and efficiently assist in the setup and processing of instruments in the operating room is vital in the successful flow of operations for all cases. You will assist the Registered Professional Nurse in setting up the Operating Room for intended surgical procedures, including procuring instruments and equipment and assisting with room changeovers and processing of instruments

    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-Anesthesia and PACU.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + None.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Two years of experience in central decontamination.

    + Reads, writes and speaks English. Able to perform skills noted in the Unity Health System job description.

    + Good interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Proficient with computers.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $17.90 - $18.80

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14626

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.