Perioperative Services Assistant | Operating Room | Days Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Summary As one of the Perioperative Services Support Specialists here at Concord Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly competent and strong multifunctional team! Reporting to clinical leadership and with daily direction from the unit Resource person, the Perioperative Services Assistant will work in conjunction with and under the guidance of the registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to support and provide care to surgical patients. A day in the life of a Perioperative Services Assistant is never the same. You will be exposed to a number of varying challenges and opportunities, and as such, this role is certainly not for the faint of heart. You will have the chance to jump in and provide high-level support across the following: Preparation of Operating Room prior to surgery Acquires, delivers and stocks supplies and equipment timely and efficiently. Supports and assists the Anesthesia Providers Obtaining supplies and equipment for procedures requiring anesthesia Responsible for managing the anesthesia equipment and supplies including proper maintenance, assembly, operation, trouble-shooting, dismantling and cleaning Transporting specimens and/or blood products to and from the lab, and performing quality assurance activities. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning prior to use. Communicates with Registered Nurses regarding missing or malfunctioning equipment Cleans the Operating Room and all related perioperative areas in accordance with established procedures Disposes of soiled materials and fluids Cleans surfaces, floors, lights and equipment , including anesthesia machines, carts and cables Strips and makes beds, Operating Room tables, and stretchers Cleans corridors and ancillary rooms, and empties trash and linen Education High school or equivalent (GED). Certification, Registration & Licensure Current American Heart Association BLS, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association, within three months of hire and certification through the Medical Technician Registry. Experience Ability to read, write, and understand labels and instructions. Good customer service skills.

Shift :

11:00 am – 9:30 pm 4 days a week (10 hour shifts) Call Requirement Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey’s summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices

ISO 9001

2008 certification, issued by

DNV GL. ISO

certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action. Learn more about working at Concord Hospital Culture and Values Career Development Benefits Life Here