PERIOPERATIVE ASSISTANT

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-19496

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Operating Room

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Do you want to work in health care but not sure what you want to do? Then consider starting a career at South Shore Health as a Perioperative Assistant. In this role you will be an integral member of the Surgical Services team working with Physicians, Nurses and Surgical Technicians. The Perioperative Assistant, as needed and as directed, assists with both adult and pediatric patient care such as positioning, transferring anesthetized patients, supporting of limbs during surgical prep and other duties according to established guidelines. The Perioperative Assistant is responsible for post-surgery operating room turnover, which includes but is not limited to; wiping down and sterilization of equipment/hard surfaces and mopping floors for removal of bodily fluids and debris. Additional responsibilities are tracking equipment sent out for repair, stocking and maintaining supplies and other duties as requested by nursing staff.

BLS - Basic Life Support. Ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast paced environment. Must show initiative, maturity and effectiveness in dealing with people. Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team.

Full Time. Primarily, 11a - 7:30p with rotation to nights and weekends as needed. E/N

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)