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Lee Health

Perioperative Assistant

Pay: $45,240/yr
Posted: 7 weeks ago
Location: Fort Myers, FL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 6 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$48,498 / year median in Florida

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Perioperative Assistant 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 $20.00
  • $23.50 an hour
  • Full-time Lee Health 1,252 reviews $20.00
  • $23.50 an hour
  • Full-time Location:
    Lee Memorial Hospital
  • 2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers
FL 33901
Department:
Operating Room Work Type:
Full Time Shift:
Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 6:30:00PM Minimum to
Midpoint Pay Rate:
$20.00
  • $23.
50 / hour Summary Functions as support personnel.
Duties may include:
transports patients to and from surgical department; cleans rooms; picks up needed supplies from other departments and delivers to department; takes specimens and supplies to other departments; helps lift and position patients as needed; aids in anesthesia care through the preparation of equipment and supplies; assists nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists and staff; case preparation; cleans and maintains scopes, scope repairs and logs; and other duties as assigned. Performs call obligations as assigned.
Requirements Education:
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Experience:
None required.
Certification:
Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.
License:
N/A Other:
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully (verbally & non-verbally) within a fast pace and highly stressful Environment, interpersonal skills and customer service skills required. Why Join Lee Health? Lee Health is a trusted, community-focused health system serving Southwest Florida. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Here, youll find: A collaborative, team-centered environment A strong focus on quality and patient safety Meaningful work that supports your community Benefits That Support You Affordable medical, dental & vision insurance (family coverage available) 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match Generous PTO Free onsite Employee Health services Onsite child day care centers Education assistance & PSLF eligibility Life & disability insurance Supplemental benefits (pet, legal, etc.)
US:
FL:
Fort Myers