PERIOPERATIVE CARE ASSISTANT

Company: Beacon Orthopaedic Partners MSO LLC
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Become a member of our Surgery Center team as a PCA in our Operating Rooms! As a PCA, you will assist with sterile set up, assisting and moving of patients as well as cleaning after each procedure preparing for the next case. Position Purpose: Assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to the operating team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating theater. The OR Tech is responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse. Position reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager Full Time Role 4 days - 10 hours per day Located at our Summit location in Sharonville Interpersonal Relationships As a representative of FACILITY, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct affect on the facility's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. Experience / Position Requirements Licenses or Certifications: Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course preferred. Minimum 1 year experience in PCA preferred, not required. Will provide on the job training. Skills and Abilities: Adaptability to perform a variety of duties and repetitive tasks. Ability to read and follow direction. Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co­-workers, supervisor and other employees. Displays positive attitude towards other employees. Ability to set priorities. Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency on the unit. Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc. Must be willing to take responsibility and maintain accountability. Must possess/present professional, caring and courteous image. Must possess good organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Be flexible. Must have ability to prioritize and handle periods of stress. Requires respect for the confidential nature of work environment. Essential Position Responsibilities: Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to surgery center policy and procedure. Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and facility needs in an emergency situation. Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations. Demonstrates ability to meet patients and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care. Orients the patient and family to the patient care environment, surgery center and unit routines. Assists the Registered Nurse with patient discharges. Demonstrates continued competence in treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective. Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position. Follows established policies and procedures with regard to attendance. Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility. Adheres to tardiness policy. Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by supervisor. Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor. Utilizes time effectively. Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor. Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy. Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for facility. Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained. Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a pristine manner. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities. Provides input re: equipment needs/supply needs. Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure. Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative. Attends and participates in all applicable training and development workshops scheduled by the facility. Maintains dress and appearance according to standards as observed by management. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Service Satisfaction: Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care. Documents all patient information according to established standards of care, policies and procedures. Provides a shift report to oncoming personnel which is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. Provides pertinent patient information to the physician, family and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Discusses patient information with other health team members in an appropriate environment. Documents patient's/significant other's response to teaching interventions. Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment. Displays a caring and responsive attitude and conducts all activities respecting patient, family and employee rights and expectations. Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy. Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member. Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved. Accepts constructive criticism and gives suggestions in a professional manner. Considers age specific needs in communication. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is indoors in climate-controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids that may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 lbs. Ability to push a stretcher/wheelchair with a patient. Ability to wear lead apron. DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION: Minimal. Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

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