Peri-Operative Attendant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peri-Operative Attendant in our Operating Room! We are a the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region! You can enjoy a competitive pay rate, generous benefits, excellent staffing model and a modern, high-tech & caring environment!

Schedule: Days with call responsibilities per unit need

Pay Range: $19.94 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience!

• Focus on CARES values : Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness : Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach
• Staff Recognition platforms : Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Transport: Safely transport patients, ensuring their comfort and security.
• Sterilization & Supply Management: Apply basic principles of sterilization, maintain sterile supplies, and ensure proper stock rotation.
• OR Equipment Management: Prepare, clean, and maintain OR equipment, ensuring functionality. Coordinate equipment requisitions, liaise with vendors, and manage repairs/replacements.
• Surgical Team Support: Collaborate closely with the surgical team, assisting with supply inventory, delivering specimens and blood products, and maintaining an organized OR suite and support areas.
• Anesthesia Support: Provide coverage for Anesthesia Technician duties, including cleaning anesthesia equipment.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make flexible decisions.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with medical, nursing, and other departments.
• Commitment to maintaining patient, staff, and health system confidentiality.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Proactive in ensuring adequate and functional equipment for safe patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior experience in bedside patient care (long-term or acute health facility) preferred.

Working Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced surgical environment, requiring physical stamina (lifting, pushing, pulling) and exposure to various clinical elements.

Pay Range: $19.94 - $25.00 per hour

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.