Catholic Health
Location
West Islip, New York
The Perioperative Assistant supports nursing staff in the Operating Room by maintaining surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. They also assist in preparing patients for surgery and providing care in the post-operative recovery area.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and previous hospital experience. The role requires physical ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment, along with BLS or CPR/AED certification.
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.
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.
High School Diploma or equivalent Previous hospital experience Must be physically able to lift and transfer Patients/equipment BLS or CPR/AED training required
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.
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