Perioperative Service Assistant

Job Details:

The Perioperative Services Assistant is responsible for restocking the Operating Room (OR) Suites with routine supplies. This position also assists with transporting patients and moving equipment in the OR as directed by the RN. Assists department with other duties in the OR area to facilitate department operations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs department housekeeping responsibilities as needed. Transports patients between departments as directed by professional staff.
• Restocks OR Suites. PACU, and Same Day Surgery, daily with routine supplies, including anesthesia supplies.
• Puts away delivered supplies and keeps OR Supervisor or designee informed of discrepancies on deliveries. Checks OR suite, PACU, Same Day Surgery and anesthesia stock supplies routinely for outdates.
• Moves equipment within the OR as needed for surgical cases.
• Places equipment in the appropriate areas in the OR room after cleaning is complete.
• Assists department as needed with general duties in the OR areas.
• Assist with ORMIS applications involving data/charging processing.
• Assist as needed with stocking and selecting for surgical cases.

Qualification/ Requirements:

Prior experience with patient care and/or supplies/equipment in a health care setting.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.