About The Role

Make a difference before, during, and after every procedure . Join TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital as a Perioperative Assistant in Interventional Radiology , where you'll play a hands-on role in supporting patients and clinical teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Whether you're assisting with patient care, transporting patients safely, or preparing procedure rooms for the next case, your work is essential to delivering a seamless patient experience and exceptional outcomes.

Working alongside nurses, physicians, and anesthesia professionals, you'll help keep patient care moving efficiently while providing compassionate support to those who need it most. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy staying active, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and are looking to grow their healthcare career with one of the region's leading health systems.

If you're passionate about helping others and want a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we invite you to join TriHealth and become an essential part of our Interventional Radiology team.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule

Full time, 40 hours weekly
Day shift
Monday - Friday schedule

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits .

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED or GED is required.
Experience:
1 - 2 years' experience in similar role is required.
Familiar with basic sterile technique and direct patient care is required

Job Overview

The Perioperative Assistant supports safe, efficient perioperative care by assisting anesthesia and nursing teams with patient transport, room preparation, turnover, and environmental support. This role contributes directly to patient flow, safety, and operational efficiency across operating rooms, procedural areas, and perioperative units, transport of patients along with cleaning, turning over, and stocking rooms.

Job Responsibilities

Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.
Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. Monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
Report and follow through on equipment malfunctions.
Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures.
Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms. Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required.
Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN.
Responsibilities include assisting with dressing/undressing patient, lifting/turning patient, clipping patient prior to surgery, obtaining vital signs and EKGs prior to surgery, documenting on electronic medical record, performing blood glucose accuchecks, assisting with taking patients out to their vehicle for discharge, taking patient to/from toilet, and other tasks as delegated by RN.

Other Related Information

Key Responsibilities Patient & Clinical Support • Safely transport patients via stretcher, bed, or wheelchair in accordance with patient condition and safety protocols. • Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and basic care activities under the direction of licensed staff. • Support patient admission, discharge, and flow activities, including assistance with mobility, vital signs, EKGs, glucose checks, and documentation as delegated. Room & Environmental Support • Assist with operating room and procedural area setup and turnover, including cleaning, restocking, and equipment preparation. • Remove, clean, and return equipment following procedures, ensuring readiness for subsequent cases. • Assist with specimen transport to the laboratory per policy. Supplies, Equipment & Safety • Maintain supply par levels, restock areas, and report missing or malfunctioning equipment. • Assist with environmental safety checks, infection prevention practices, and hazard reporting. • Support housekeeping efforts to ensure clean, safe patient care areas. Communication & Teamwork • Communicate effectively with nursing, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership regarding patient flow and task completion. • Perform clerical or support tasks as assigned to enhance workflow efficiency. • Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to organizational values.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally

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TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community