Essential Functions: 

• Performs all essential job functions of a Perioperative Attendant, including but not limited to, set-up of surgical suites, room turnover, patient positioning and transportation, management of equipment and positioning devices, stocking of supplies, running errands, POCT support, and maintenance of warming logs as needed based upon department design.  

• Performs all essential job functions of a Perioperative Attendant II including but not limited to setting up the operating room for cases, performing surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving, functions in the second scrub role holding retractors/extremities as needed, assists with opening sterile supplies to the sterile field, and utilizes the preference card to gather appropriate supplies, instruments and equipment needed for cases.  

• May have additional duties as assigned dependent upon state regulation to include but not limited to setting up and maintaining the sterile filed for cases.   

• Inventories and restocks all implants, supplies, and instrumentation as directed. Based on facility operating room needs, communicates to the Specialty Service Line Coordinator the necessary supplies/implant stock to be reordered. Participates and communicates need for reordering replacement supplies/implants. Works directly with the Specialty Service Line Coordinator.  

• Oversees the Perioperative attendant team's daily operations which may include scheduling and assignments based on facility operating room design.  

• Functions as subject matter expert and may be assigned to a specific service line.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)    

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)  

Experience: 

• One-year of perioperative experience as a Perioperative Attendant II (required)    

Skills & Abilities: 

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:  

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment  
• Completes specific, routine task  
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill  
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.  

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:  

• Attention to detail  
• Critical thinking  
• Teamwork  
• Conflict resolution  
• Active listening  
• Relationship building  
• Ability to Follow Instructions  
• Able to Work Independently  
• Anatomy  
• Anticipate Needs  
• Communication  
• Critical Thinking  
• Infection Control  
• Move with a sense of urgency  
• Possess Surgical Conscience  
• Role model  
• Able to work under pressure  
• Ability to motivate  
• Communication with multi-levels  
• Mentor  
• Staff development  

Training: 

• None