Function as a member of the surgical team, while under the direct supervision and direction of the registered perioperative nurse. The PPA will provide assistance with cleaning and preparing operating rooms, retrieving and cleaning equipment, retrieving and stocking supplies and related items; supports the environment of the unit or service; supports patient care through assistance with prepping and opening supplies before surgery. At OHSU, the PPA promotes a culture where we imagine, inspire, engage and excel to ensure we meet every patient's needs.

• Supplies

  • Opening supplies

  • Assisting in set-up, retrieving supplies

  • Retreiving supplies during the case

  • Immediately available outside the OR

  • Getting next case cart and checking to ensure complete

• Stocking

  • Equipment

  • Assisting in set-up

  • Retrieving equipment

  • Cleaning equipment

  • Immediately available outside the OR

• Cleaning the OR Space/ Opening supplies

  • Wiping down equipment, furniture, and OR space

  • Mopping

  • Partnering with a team to achieve an efficient process and meet a turnover target time for completion

• Patient Care Support

  • Helping with patient prep and positioning

  • Assisting the OR team with needs

  • Immediately available inside/outside the OR

• Continuous engagement with the surgical team.  Must remain immediately available in or just outside the OR suite at all times.

• Perform other job related duties as assigned.    

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), may include specialized vocational courses.

• One year work experience in any field.

• Ability to communicate well with others.

• Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies.

• Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio-hazardous items within 90 days of hire.

• A PPA candidate may be required to have a valid BLS certification at time of hire as indicated on the position description.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors.

• Basic computer skills may be required.

• Good prioritization and organizational skills.

• Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case.

• Prompt, efficient and dependable.

• Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.  

• Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR Certified Nurse Assistant; OR 1 year job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes; OR certified registered central service technician (CRCST).

Work schedule will need to align with department needs and will required to be flexible to changing department needs. Day shift hours, 5 weekdays per week, no regular weekends. Shift start time between 0630 - 0800, 8 hour days. Potential for on-call, overtime. Ability to perform routine duties with minimal supervision. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.