Perioperative Associate

2 weeks ago

Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Medical Full time
About Kern Medical

Kern Medical has been a cornerstone of our community since 1867. As an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, we offer a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services, including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services, and outpatient clinics providing personalized wellness care. Our team cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients annually.

Benefits of Working at Kern Medical
  • New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Shift Differential Pay: varies per classification
  • A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Perioperative Leadership, the Perioperative Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Perioperative Departments, patient and equipment transportation, and maintenance of assigned supply inventory. This role requires close supervision and adherence to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs cleaning tasks in patient and non-patient care areas within the perioperative department
  • Removes, transports, and disposes of refuse and contaminated material according to perioperative and industry standards
  • Prepares surgical suites, including assembly, cleaning, and disassembly of multiple surgical surfaces and equipment
  • Monitors, orders, stocks, and rotates general inventory in the perioperative department
  • Safely transports patients within the hospital, assists in patient preparedness activities, and maintains effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and hospital staff
Requirements
  • 6 months experience in an acute care facility in one or more of the following fields: Housekeeping, Food service, Patient care services, Transportation, Laundry work, Janitorial services, Environmental services (EVS), or Operating Room/Procedural Suite experience
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, use proper body mechanics when transporting patients, and utilize the assigned radio transmitter

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