Job description

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.

Position description
The Perioperative Assistant is responsible for performing various patient care, safety, and technical duties to support nursing teams and surgeons/physicians in surgical and procedural areas. Activities focus on assisting the surgeon/physician in the performance of procedures, using surgical equipment and instruments, and ensuring all ORs are adequately stocked with appropriate quantity of supplies and equipment. This role maintains a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care. The Perioperative Assistant will work in a variety of surgical specialties to provide care to surgical patients.

Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of one year of Surgical Services experience preferred. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge. Must be self-directed and able to make independent decisions. Willingness to accept new ideas and work under stressful conditions.

Additional qualifications
The following are preferred: experience working in patient care experience, knowledge of medical terminology and comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures.

License or certification
Current BLS certification prior to hire or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$20.11 - $28.20 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
64

Schedule details
8 hour straight day shifts, Monday through Friday
0700 - 1630

Orientation at full-time hours preferred

Weekend schedule
This position is currently not scheduled to work weekends.

Remote
No

International Assignment
No

Recruiter
Brittany Crowson

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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