Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 24, 2025

Department:

34005810 Operating Room

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

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:

Full time position (80 hours every two-week period)8-hour, day /evening shiftsOccasional weekends - includes on callSEIU represented position

Job Description:

The perioperative assistant aides in the provision of indirect and direct patient care within the surgical services department. Job responsibilities include assisting in operating room turnovers, anesthesia room turnovers, and ensuring proper supply par levels throughout the surgical services department. The perioperative aid also assists in surgical services by providing specimen drop off, immediate supplies, safe patient transport or moving, 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 careCleaning/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 collaborationCommunicates 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 experience0 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 weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.47 to $26.78 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.