Perioperative Nursing Assistant

Carle Health

Perioperative Nursing Assistant supporting surgical teams and surgical equipment at Carle Health’s Illinois hospital. Providing pre-op, intra-op, and post-op assistance across multiple specialties.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aseptic technique, perioperative support functions, and the operation of surgical equipment across multiple specialties. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

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Aseptic TechniquePerioperative Support FunctionsSurgical Equipment OperationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationSterilization and Disinfection Techniques

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Hard Skills

Aseptic TechniquePerioperative Support FunctionsSurgical Equipment OperationSterilization TechniquesDisinfection TechniquesEndoscopic Video Systems OperationLaser Systems KnowledgeInstrumentation KnowledgeAnesthesia KnowledgeTimely Documentation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborationEffective CommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Surgical EquipmentEndoscopic EquipmentAnesthesia EquipmentSterilization EquipmentLaser Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Surgical ServicesPre-OpIntra-OpPost-OpSurgical SpecialtiesPatient SafetyPatient SatisfactionSurgical ConscienceElectronic SystemsPerioperative Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Surgical Services operations by supporting multiple areas
Apply aseptic technique and move appropriately around the sterile field
Assist surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and registered nurses
Perform perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op
Support multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery
Perform sterilization and disinfection techniques
Support instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies
Review daily surgery schedules, collaborate with leadership, and plan support functions
Prepare for surgical procedures, patients, and age-specific case requirements
Identify barriers and initiate appropriate intervention
Operate and troubleshoot surgical, endoscopic, anesthesia, sterilization, laser, and other perioperative equipment
Provide technical assistance and case-specific support to surgical teams
Set up and operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties
Foster communication with patients' family members and address patient and family needs
Promote a safe environment, teamwork, and patient satisfaction
Attend department meetings and participate in educational offerings
Communicate effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift
Participate in available education and training opportunities
Assist others with assignments and use time wisely
Perform assigned on-call hours outside scheduled work hours, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Knowledge and skill in aseptic technique
Ability to support pre-op, intra-op, and post-op functions
Knowledge of multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery
Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques
Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies
Ability to function independently in multiple areas
Timely and accurate documentation
Ability to work assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts
Working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment, and perioperative relationships
Ability to operate and troubleshoot endoscopic video systems and other surgical equipment
Knowledge of laser systems and laser safety compliance
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and provide support to multiple specialties
Ability to attend department meetings and educational offerings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Educational offerings and training opportunities
Department meetings and educational offerings