Perioperative Assistant - Per Diem

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If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

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Minimum 1 year direct and recent experience required

Summary:

Provides basic care services including patient, specimen, and equipment transport along with room cleaning, environment of care maintenance, fluid and linen management. Assist Product Coordinator with unpacking and restocking of supplies.

Position Responsibilities:
Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room Turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures.

Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed. Terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety; Returns equipment to proper storage locations. Removing broken equipment and notifying Core Tech / charge RN.  Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures.

Maintains environment of care including scrub sinks, clutter free hallways, etc. Demonstrates awareness of different environments including restricted, semi-restricted areas, and surgical attire.

Assists with transferring, transporting and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics. Transport of fresh and frozen section specimens, checking specimen log for transport.

Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room.

Stocks shelves in compliance with par levels, stocks linen and fluids. Responsible with assisting Products Coordinator in putting away all warehouse supplies on a daily basis. Uses available technology as needed.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Previous healthcare experience/skills preferred.

Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
BLS Certification.

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