Perioperative Assistant

Location Address:333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN Date Posted:

October 08, 2026

Department:
Operating Room

Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:40

Union

Contract:

SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUHWeekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones.

We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)8-hour evening shift

Occasional weekend rotation

Job Description:

The perioperative assistant aides in the provision of indirect and direct patient care within the surgical services department. Job responsibilities include assisting in operating room turnovers, anesthesia room turnovers, and ensuring proper supply par levels throughout the surgical services department. The perioperative aid also assists in surgical services by providing specimen drop off, immediate supplies, safe patient transport or moving, and other delegated tasks in collaboration with the operating room team.

Principle Responsibilities Takes direction from Registered Nurse or supervisor for direct and indirect patient care Cleaning/stocking, room turnover, transporting of patients.

Obtains and delivers items as requested including equipment, instruments, specimens and other lab requests.

Completes preoperative skin preparation according to department guidelines.

Participates in team communication and collaboration

Communicates ideas and opportunities for improvement.

Serves as mentor and resource to new staff in Perioperative Assistant role.

Reports safety issues or concerns to supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Vocational or Technical Training in Surgical Technology, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or surgical setting work experience0 to 2 years in surgical setting

Preferred Qualifications 1 year in a surgical setting

Licenses/Certifications Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: BLS certification from the American Heart Association BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands Medium Work*:

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
* Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range Pay Range: $21.93 to $28.69 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

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