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Periop Patient Care Asst
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Houston, TX, 77030
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 15.71-22.19 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsible for opening sterile supplies, assisting with patient positioning, coordinating and assisting with the set up and cleanup of the operating rooms as well as assisting team members in the delivery of patients to and from the operating room.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews the OR schedule daily, tracking and monitoring the necessary pick-up and delivery of patients to and from the operating rooms as needed to ensure timely surgical starts2. Opens and assists the team with supplies, instrument sets, suture selection and meeting benchmark turnovers3. Assists the surgical suite in patient positioning, surgical preps, clipping and aids in the retrieving of x-rays, equipment set up and tracking and removing instruments to and from the operating room suites4. Rounds within their assigned surgical rooms to ensure that all turnovers are met and Supports the necessary patient movement and flow5. Assists Registered Nurses, Surgical Scrubs and the Surgeons while preventing the disruption of the surgical case by retrieving supplies, relaying messages and managing the ancillary support of the surgical team6. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team members and provides the necessary support and knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and sutures7. Sets up and tears down laparoscopic equipment, ensuring that printers, cameras and tubing is properly processed and arranged8. Ensures that used surgical instruments are cleaned, replaced and properly returned to the decontamination department within SPD9. Assists in the pre-operative patient preparation once the patient has arrived in the operating room/includes placing grounding pad on patient and ensuring that the device is properly connected10. Obtains the necessary skin preparation solutions and prepares the prep stand as needed
High School Diploma/GED BLS Certification- American Heart Association- Required
Experience:
One (1) year of related health care experience
Where You'll WorkBaylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
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Frequently asked questions
Houston's expansive medical centers, including Baylor St. Luke’s, create strong demand for perioperative support roles. The city’s growing patient volume means Periop Patient Care Assistants are sought after to ensure smooth OR operations and timely patient care, making it a promising location for job seekers in this field.
Houston’s fast-paced hospitals require Periop Patient Care Assistants to be agile and precise, supporting surgical teams efficiently amidst high patient turnover. The city's diverse healthcare settings emphasize teamwork and rapid response, enhancing the assistant’s role in patient positioning and instrument readiness in bustling OR suites.
While a high school diploma and BLS certification are standard, Houston employers value familiarity with perioperative nursing programs and hands-on experience in sterile supply handling. Additional certifications related to surgical technology or patient safety can enhance competitiveness in this medically advanced market.
Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, patient positioning, and sterile techniques is essential. Experience in assisting surgical teams and understanding OR workflow accelerates career growth. Candidates often benefit from completing perioperative care technician training to complement their foundational healthcare experience.
New hires quickly master supply management and patient prep, eventually anticipating surgical team needs. Developing proficiency with laparoscopic setups and instrument sterilization solidifies their role, while ongoing exposure to complex cases sharpens critical thinking and teamwork in high-stakes environments.
Unlike perioperative nurses, the assistant focuses more on logistical support like supply handling and patient transport rather than clinical decision-making. This role bridges patient care and technical assistance, ensuring smooth OR turnovers and effective collaboration with registered nurses and surgeons.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a nurturing environment emphasizing team support and professional development. Their integration with Baylor St. Luke’s medical center exposes assistants to cutting-edge surgical practices and continuous learning opportunities within a faith-driven healthcare mission.
Catholic Health Initiatives combines community-focused care with access to a large clinical network, offering assistants diverse surgical experiences. This setting supports collaborative roles and invests in staff training, differentiating it from smaller or less integrated local healthcare providers.
In Houston, Periop Patient Care Assistants typically earn between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Competitive benefits and opportunities for overtime can enhance total compensation in this region's robust healthcare sector.
Given Houston's prominence in cardiovascular and oncology care, assistants often engage with complex surgeries in these specialties. Exposure to transplant and neuroscience procedures at facilities like Baylor St. Luke’s enriches their skill sets and broadens clinical understanding.