What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Assistant, Surgery, Full-Time, Days position at Adventist Health?
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Provides support and assistance to nursing personnel by performing tasks to promote efficient turnover of Operating Room (OR) suites. Transports patients to and from Perioperative Services.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Nursing student, nurse aide or comparable experience in hospital, nursing home or clinic setting: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Assists in turnover of rooms by mopping floor, cleaning Operating Room (OR) table, linen change, changing suction canisters, removing trash/dirty linen from room etc. Prepares surgical case carts as well as processes instruments, scopes and equipment.
- Transports patients to and from Perioperative Services.
- Ensures proper supply levels and rotates inventory.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
