Perioperative Assistant

Perioperative Assistant

28 Aug 2024
Colorado, Aurora, 80011 Aurora USA

Perioperative Assistant

Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:AuroraDepartment: OR Operating Room AIPFTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Evenings Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceSummary:Provides support service for the perioperative patient, to include safe and efficient flow of patient care, cleaning and disinfecting of surgical surfaces, equipment and positioning devices.Responsibilities:

Sets up and stores required equipment.

Restocks linens and supplies.

Assists as needed for transportation and preparation of patients. Transports blood products and specimens.

Assists the Perioperative team as needed.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

Full medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching

Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.Who We Are (uchealth.org)

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