Peri-Operative Assistant

Overview

UnityPoint Health – Allen

Peri-Operative Assistant – Surgery

Full-Time Benefits Eligible | 0.80 FTE

UnityPoint Health – Allen is seeking a dedicated Peri-Operative Assistant to support our Surgical Services team in delivering exceptional patient care. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, this role plays a vital part in ensuring patients experience a safe, efficient, and positive surgical journey.

The Peri-Operative Assistant provides hands-on support throughout the perioperative process by assisting with patient preparation and transportation, operating room setup and turnover, environmental services, and supply management. This position requires a team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and service.

This is a benefit-eligible 0.80 FTE position with a flexible daytime schedule. An ideal shift is 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., though start times may be adjusted to 9:00 a.m. or later based on department needs. No weekends or holidays are required.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
• Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the electronic medical record. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
• Assists in preparation of patient for procedures and transfer of patient to and from the procedure bed.
• Transports patients utilizing proper mobilization devices. Accurately verifies and transports the patient.
• Monitors procedure schedule to respond to the needs of the procedural teams in a timely manner.
• Assists in room turnover by removing trash and linen, cleaning furniture and equipment according to established end of case cleaning guidelines.
• Assist procedural team with opening and setting up procedural cases at the direction of the clinical team.
• Assembles instruments, supplies, equipment and positioning aids needed for cases based on the surgeon’s case preference card.
• Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains unit work areas, supplies and equipment.
• Stocks procedure rooms, rotating and removing outdated stock/supplies.
• Returns unused supplies, instruments & equipment to their proper storage area.
• Daily, weekly and monthly checks of mobile emergency carts.
• Daily anesthesia machine checks as needed.
• Assists procedure team with daily terminal cleaning of operating rooms as needed.
• Provides assistance as needed to other team members.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant health care experience will be considered in place of Certified Medical Assistant or completion of Nursing Assistant course.
• Certified Medical Assistant or completion of Nursing Assistant course
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to work well with all customers, coworkers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Must demonstrate a cooperative, courteous and dependable working performance.
• Must possess high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and display a positive attitude towards coworkers, staff, visitors and patients.
• Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information continually throughout the shift to RN and/or patient care team.
• Exercises sound judgement, seeking advice when appropriate.
• Directs concerns regarding patient care to RN and operating room manager or responsible staff nurses.
• Objectively directs concerns regarding unit processes and/or hospital policies to unit manager, lead nurse or staff development coordinator.
• Easily grasps new concepts and acquires new skills/procedures readily.
• Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority.
• Hand-offs are utilized to communicate surgical schedule, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections; reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of surgical team needs.