Perioperative Nursing Assistant

• Facilitate Surgical Services operations by supporting multiple areas
• Apply aseptic technique and move appropriately around the sterile field
• Assist surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and registered nurses
• Perform perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op
• Support multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery
• Perform sterilization and disinfection techniques
• Support instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies
• Review daily surgery schedules, collaborate with leadership, and plan support functions
• Prepare for surgical procedures, patients, and age-specific case requirements
• Identify barriers and initiate appropriate intervention
• Operate and troubleshoot surgical, endoscopic, anesthesia, sterilization, laser, and other perioperative equipment
• Provide technical assistance and case-specific support to surgical teams
• Set up and operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties
• Foster communication with patients' family members and address patient and family needs
• Promote a safe environment, teamwork, and patient satisfaction
• Attend department meetings and participate in educational offerings
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift
• Participate in available education and training opportunities
• Assist others with assignments and use time wisely
• Perform assigned on-call hours outside scheduled work hours, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Knowledge and skill in aseptic technique
• Ability to support pre-op, intra-op, and post-op functions
• Knowledge of multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques
• Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies
• Ability to function independently in multiple areas
• Timely and accurate documentation
• Ability to work assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts
• Working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment, and perioperative relationships
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot endoscopic video systems and other surgical equipment
• Knowledge of laser systems and laser safety compliance
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and provide support to multiple specialties
• Ability to attend department meetings and educational offerings

Demonstrates expertise in aseptic technique, perioperative support functions, and the operation of surgical equipment across multiple specialties. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

• Aseptic Technique
• Perioperative Support Functions
• Surgical Equipment Operation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Sterilization and Disinfection Techniques

• Aseptic Technique
• Perioperative Support Functions
• Surgical Equipment Operation
• Sterilization Techniques
• Disinfection Techniques
• Endoscopic Video Systems Operation
• Laser Systems Knowledge
• Instrumentation Knowledge
• Anesthesia Knowledge
• Timely Documentation

• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Surgical Services
• Pre-Op
• Intra-Op
• Post-Op
• Surgical Specialties
• Patient Safety
• Patient Satisfaction
• Surgical Conscience
• Electronic Systems
• Perioperative Relationships

• Surgical Equipment
• Endoscopic Equipment
• Anesthesia Equipment
• Sterilization Equipment
• Laser Systems