Perioperative Assistant at Virta Health

Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
BLS Certification
Previous healthcare experience/skills preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritizes OR suite cleaning for room turnover and cleans common areas within the perioperative area using prescribed procedures
Following case, cleans and puts away equipment not needed; terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety; returns equipment to proper storage locations
Removes broken equipment and notifies Core Tech/charge RN
Transports and handles essential equipment per policies and procedures
Maintains environment of care including scrub sinks, clutter-free hallways, etc.; demonstrates awareness of different environments including restricted, semi-restricted areas, and surgical attire
Assists with transferring, transporting, and positioning of patients while using correct body mechanics
Transports fresh and frozen section specimens, checking specimen log for transport
Assists in OR set-up for each case, having essential equipment moved into the room
Stocks shelves in compliance with par levels, stocks linen and fluids
Assists Products Coordinator in putting away all warehouse supplies on a daily basis
Provides basic care services including patient, specimen, and equipment transport along with room cleaning, environment of care maintenance, fluid and linen management
Uses available technology as needed

Skills

patient transport

specimen transport

equipment transport

room cleaning

environment of care maintenance

fluid management

linen management

supply restocking

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$362.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Flexible work hours & time off policy

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Free Virta treatment & family discount

Internet, home office, learning & development stipends

Employee resource groups

401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.

Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.

Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.

Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.

Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.

Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.

Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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