Perioperative Assistant

**Location:** UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO: Colorado Springs **Department:** OR Operating Room Work Schedule: PRN, 0\.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) **Shift:** Flex **Pay:** $19\.67 \- $25\.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option **Summary:** Provides support service for the perioperative patient, to include safe and efficient flow of patient care, cleaning and disinfecting of surgical surfaces, equipment and positioning devices. **Responsibilities:** * Sets up and stores required equipment. * Restocks linens and supplies. * Assists as needed for transportation and preparation of patients. Transports blood products and specimens. * Assists the Perioperative team as needed. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast\-paced environment and take appropriate action. **Requirements:** * Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth\-administered basic competency test is required. * Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant. Minimum Experience: None required. * BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in\-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well\-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. \* Recognition * Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3\-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. * Performance\-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. * Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well\-being * Medical, dental and vision coverage. * Access to 24/7 mental health and well\-being support for employees and dependents. * Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. * Free Care.com membership. * Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. * Time awa