Perioperative Support Specialist

CommonSpirit Health • Colorado Springs, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. The Surgery Department at Penrose Hospital has 16 OR suites and performs 30 – 40 cases per day. We specialize in heart, vascular, general, gynecology, urology, ortho, spine, neuro, plastics, robotics, and trauma procedures on adult patients only. Our department's mission is to provide the best possible patient care. People would want to join our team due to teamwork, culture, and CNOR certification pay. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working team players.
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. Join our Perioperative team. As a Perioperative Support Specialist you will: Work under the direction of an RN, assists in smooth daily operations of the PACU, OR, or GI Lab by performing routine and delegated ancillary duties according to standards and policies. Assist nurses in preparing and transporting patients for surgery. Help maintain cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and supplies in the care environment.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
• Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of an RN, assists in smooth daily operations of the PACU, OR, or GI Lab by performing routine and delegated ancillary duties according to standards and policies.
• Assist nurses in preparing and transporting patients for surgery.
• Help maintain cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and supplies in the care environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED