Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA) in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Perioperative Patient Assistant (PPA)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-39260
Position Category: Allied Health
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: CHH Perianesthesia
Posting Salary Range: $24.58-$28.92/ hour
Posting FTE: 0.90
Posting Schedule: Six 12-hour days per two week pay period
Posting Hours: 0800-2030 Monday through Friday with rotating days off and potential for weekend obligation in the future
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

Function as a member of the Peri anesthesia team, while under the direct supervision and direction of the

registered peri anesthesia nurse.

The Peri anesthesia PPA performs routine work in the peri anesthesia environment to include decontamination and cleaning, cleaning of the physical surroundings and equipment, stocking and room setup, transporting patients and materials, performing point of care testing and assisting with patient care tasks in the peri anesthesia departments.

At OHSU, the PPA promotes a culture where we imagine, inspire, engage and excel to ensure we meet every

patient's needs. The PPA is expected to float within the Perioperative Division.

Function/Duties of Position

Decontamination and Cleaning

• Cleans and decontaminates medical equipment - may make minor repairs or refer to repair person.
• Test equipment and instruments for proper operation
• Cleans hospital equipment such as infusion pumps, suction machines and heating and cooling units
• May make minor repairs or refers to repair person
• Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in clinical and nonclinical areas
• Collects and empties trash and linen 15% YES

Equipment and Room Set Up and Turnover - Assists with set up of:

• Peri anesthesia Bays
• Block Bays
• ECT Beds
• Other areas as needed

Patient Care Support - Assists with the following patient care tasks:

• Nutrition and Hydration
• Dressing and Undressing
• Elimination and Toileting
• Clipping hair and assisting with HCG bath in preparation for surgical procedure
• Patient mobilization – use of crutches, walkers or wheelchairs (must have SPM training)
• Measuring and recording: Vital signs, pulse oximetry, urinary output (both voided and from drainage systems), pain level (using facility approved pain scale), patient weight

Point of Care Testing - Collects samples and Performs POC for:

• CBG
• HCG
• COVID-19

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent AND
• One year work experience in any field.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience with EPIC program

Additional Details

Requires prioritization of multiple projects, activities, and assignments. May be exposed to excessive

auditory and visual stimulation. May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, and infectious processes. Subject to

computer work for several hours, as needed. Able to utilize all patient care equipment with work area.