Perioperative Support Associate

Position Summary: Department: DPH Surgery Status: Variable Full-Time Shift: Second Shift: Three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, 10:00am - 10:30pm Title: Perioperative Support Associate (PSA I) Orlando Health Dr.
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Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.
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News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS: Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021.
Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list.
"We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR).
"This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
Employee-centric Dr.
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Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare Responsibilities: Position Summary Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team.
The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen and equipment transport, O.
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sanitation and assistance with maintenance of unit supply levels.
Essential Functions • Specific duties include cleaning stretchers, O.
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tables, equipment and rooms.
• May assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit.
Conveys and receives information in a timely manner.
• Performs operating room sanitation tasks.
• Stocks operating room with supplies.
• Checks, counts and stocks supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags).
• Transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory.
• Provides assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment.
• Reports defective material or equipment to supervisor.
• Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, may assist with positioning of patients for procedures and performs sterile gloving without contamination and holds extremities during patient preparation.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Qualifications: Education/Training High School diploma or equivalent Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
Experience Prior healthcare experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred Shift Requirements: Shift: Second Shift: Three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, 10:00am - 10:30pm