Periop Patient Care Asst

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

The Surgical Patient Care Associate is a multi-skilled staff member who support team members under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

1. Applies principles of infection control in the OR using proper standards to clean ORs.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of exposure control policies in preparation and transport of bio hazardous materials.

3. Applies knowledge of correct surgical attire.

4. Assists OR staff with safe transfer and positioning of patients.

5. Delivers specimens, linen, supplies, messages, etc to the appropriate location.

6. Assists with obtaining or returning equipment to its proper location.

7. Dons sterile gloves to assist in limb holding during surgical skin asepsi

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• 1 year of previous patient care experience required
• Previous Periop experience preferred 
• BLS required through AHA required