Perioperative Assistant

4 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Allina Health Full time
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:
  • 0.9 FTE (72 hours per 2-week pay period)
  • 8-hour day/evening shifts
  • Weekends per unit rotation
Job Responsibilities:

The perioperative assistant plays a vital role in the surgical services department, providing indirect and direct patient care. Key responsibilities include assisting with operating room turnovers, anesthesia room turnovers, and ensuring proper supply par levels throughout the department. The perioperative assistant also assists with specimen drop off, immediate supplies, safe patient transport, 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 experience
  • 0 to 2 years in surgical setting
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year in a surgical setting
Licenses/Certifications:
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
Physical Demands:
  • Medium Work*:
  • Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently


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