The Perioperative Attendant supports clinical staff by preparing surgical suites, managing room turnovers, and assisting with patient positioning and transfers. They are also responsible for restocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and performing point-of-care testing.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and BLS certification is preferred upon hire. One year of perioperative experience is preferred for this role.
high schoolTeamworkAttention To DetailRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkEquipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingConflict ResolutionActive ListeningPatient PositioningUrgencyPatient TransportAbility To Follow InstructionsPOCTSterile Holds
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work
Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Mercy Health Intro paragraph As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Perioperative Attendant —
Clermont
Hospital
Job
Summary: The Perioperative Attendant is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical/procedural services to the patient working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.
Essential
Functions: Performs daily set-up of the surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR. May terminally clean OR suites based upon department design. Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfers. Performs sterile holds as needed. Restocks and maintains an adequate amount of supplies and linens needed for surgery and/or anesthesia daily use. May maintain oxygen tanks based upon department design. Reports shortage of supplies to supervisor. Sets up equipment and positioning devices as needed for surgery. Reports to supervisor any broken, defective, or missing equipment or positioning devices. Cleans and maintains proper storage of equipment and positioning devices. Transports patients to from multiple departments as needed. May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretcher based upon department design. Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to and from other departments, obtaining items as needed, etc. Performs patient POCT as needed. Performs daily quality control checks on POCT devices. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
Backup Care For Children And Elders
403(b) With Employer Contributions
HAS/FSA Options
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Required
Licensing &
Certifications: BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Experience:
One-year perioperative experience (preferred)
Skills &
Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical
Skills: Monitor patient conditions during treatment Completes specific, routine task Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
May operate basic equipment/machinery
Soft/Interpersonal
Skills: Attention to detail Critical thinking Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to
Work
Independently
Move with a sense of urgency
Training: None Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
Inpatient Surgery - Clermont It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
