2SE HVI Perioperative Care Assistant
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect perioperative care support to surgical/procedural patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including pre/intra/post-operative assistance, patient transport, and sterile processing support.
Role type
Perioperative Care Assistant (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)
Builds
Support for surgical/procedural patient care and sterile processing workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Perioperative Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient transport and positioning, Aseptic technique, Instrument processing and sterilization, Inventory management, Vital signs monitoring, Respiratory support equipment setup, Cleaning and disinfection, PPE usage
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience, CNA or MA experience
Technologies
Autoclaves, Washer/sterilizers, IUS (Immediate Use Sterilizer), Tank regulators, Point of care testing devices
Responsibilities
Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities; Utilize aseptic technique to open sterile supplies and perform shave preps; Transport patients and assist with transfers; Process and sterilize instruments/scopes; Maintain inventory control and stocking of supplies; Document patient vitals and specimen delivery; Provide respiratory support by setting up oxygen equipment; Clean and organize Sterile Processing and OR areas.