Periop Assistant - PACU​/Recovery Room

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff and a Level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, fostering a team focused on evidence‑based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

The Perioperative Assistant is responsible for assisting the nurse in providing care to geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients during the perioperative phase of their hospitalization.

• Assist the professional staff in the Operating Rooms to facilitate surgical cases by maintaining supplies and equipment including carts, scopes, and video monitors used by nurses and anesthesiologists.
• Coordinate all necessary services for repairs with ANCC.
• Assist nursing personnel with surgical instrumentation and the disinfection and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Perform surgical case picks for same‑day and following‑day cases; assist in preparing the surgical patient in the Holding Room and caring for the post‑operative patient in the PACU.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer patients/equipment.
• BLS or CPR/AED training required.

USD $26.26 – $39.42 per hour. This range is a good‑faith estimate; actual pay will depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The salary does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other compensation. Benefits include a generous package, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture supporting professional growth.