Perioperative Assistant, Operating Room/IPP (40 Hours, Nights)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Position: Perioperative Assistant
Department: Operating Room/Integrated Procedural Platform (IPP)
Schedule: 40 Hours, Nights, Every 3rd Weekend
Position Summary
Under general supervision, assists in the clean-up if the operating rooms and associated surgical areas, and associated surgery related areas with the clean-up and preparation of rooms for surgical procedures. Maintains safe and sanitary environment on the Operating Room by performing cleaning and disinfecting tasks, proper storage and handling of equipment, and stocking supply according to hospital/department; policy and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Reports to and receives direction from Nurse Manager at beginning of shift. Assists the Charge nurse or nursing managers with various resources as requested. Demonstrates ability to organize time evidenced by completion of work assignments within shift.Performs assigned duties to assist the nursing staff in safe, efficient delivery of patient care.Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe environmentMaintains effective inventory control system’
Education
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Work requires a high school diploma or a state high school equivalency (GED). Additional training beyond high school preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
None.
Experience
Working knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures, particularly as it relates to the surgical area is preferred; however, on the job training will be provided.
Knowledge And Skills
Must be detailed oriented and able to read, write and understand specific instructions in English.Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.Requires observance of “Standard Precautions” by wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and the observance of safe handling practices.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in the process of operating equipment, arranging instruments trays, and equipment carts, conducting inventory of; and dispensing supplies. Ability to push/pull carts of instruments and/or equipment.Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by Boston Medical Center are preferred.Proficient computer skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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