Newburyport, MA, 01950, USA
5 days ago
Peri-Operative Support Assistant - Full Time, Days
**Job Type:** Temporary **Time Type:** Full time **Work Shift:** Day (United States of America) **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.** **Job Description:** _Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system._ **_Are you ready to become a part of our Perioperative dynamic team?_** Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Assists with moving, positioning, lifting and prepping patients. + Assists the surgical team with room turn over. + Coordinates and participates in the cleaning of the operating rooms ensuring minimal delay between surgical procedures. + Delivers orders and stocks and maintains supplies for the surgical suite. + Maintains a clean and safe environment. + Performs the daily biologicals following standards and documents all pertinent information legibly and accurately. + Helps the anesthesia department when needed. + Demonstrates telephone etiquette; must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail. + Assists Anesthesia with supplies and cleaning of equipment as needed. + Assists with the orientation and development of new staff members. + Maintains temperature logbooks. + Refers safety and patient concerns quickly, accurately and objectively to the charge nurse/Clinical Manager. + Performs biologic testing of the sterilizers in coordination with the Central Sterile department daily. + Applies age specific concepts during patient care. + Demonstrates knowledge in low level disinfection upon cleaning of equipment and turnover methodology of operating room suites. **Scheduled Hours:** 40 hr/wk **Work Shift:** M - F 6am - 2pm **Education Required:** High School Diploma or equivalent. **Licenses/Certification Requirements:** BLS **Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:** + Tuition Reimbursement + Career Development and Opportunities + Free On-Site Parking + Discounts/Savings on various businesses. + Health and Wellness activities **Apply today and learn more!** **As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.** **More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.** **Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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