Perioperative Care Assistant

Company: Cayuga Health System
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Perioperative Care Assistant- Prep & Recovery- Full Time- FLEX When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal. Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us. The Perioperative Care Assistant is responsible for providing routine support that contributes to safe and effective patient care within the Surgical Services Department. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the assistant will assist in transporting patients, managing equipment, and supporting the surgical team in maintaining a clean and organized environment. Roles and Responsibilities: Assist with patient transport and specimen delivery, ensuring timely and safe handling. Support surgical teams by aiding in patient positioning, movement, and preparation. Maintain operating room cleanliness by assisting in turnover and termination procedures, including trash and linen removal. Manage equipment logistics, including retrieval, setup, cleaning, and proper storage. Ensure the availability of essential surgical supplies and personal protective equipment in designated areas. Required weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities. Required Skills and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Ability to lift over 25lbs and assist with patient positioning and transfers up to 50lbs Ability to maintain a clean, safe environment Preferred Skills and Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting Additional healthcare experience in perioperative or surgical services Familiarity with operating room protocols and aseptic techniques Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for prolonged periods Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment and patients Exposure to a hospital environment, including sterile surgical areas Location, Travel, and Shift Requirements: Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Shift: Full-Time 10 or 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings Monday - Friday Mandatory On-Call (weeknights, weekends, holidays) will be discussed at time of interview 0% Travel can be expected in this role Pay Range Disclosure: Standard Rate: $17.38 - $24.41 per hour plus benefits Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org. I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me. I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks. I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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