Operating Room Assistant

The Operating Room Assistant ensures that rooms and equipment are clean and in good working order and that patients are transported safely supporting the clinicians for efficient use of the operating rooms. The successful candidate functions as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a registered peri-operative nurse.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate assists with the transportation of patients to the OR, ACU, inpatient units, and the holding area. This includes positioning, lifting, and/or transferring patients as directed. Performs between-case cleaning of all designated equipment (transport beds, surgical specialty equipment, etc.). The candidate cleans all designated supply areas assigned and is responsible to restocks sterile supplies in OR as directed and according to departmental policies. Checks and restocks all solution carts, plaster carts and rotates supplies as needed. Transports clean equipment to storage area if no longer needed for a case. Assists in counting inventory and outdates, maintains/orders adequate supply levels. Communicates problems with equipment or supplies to the circulating nurse or control desk.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate should possess a High School Diploma with three years’ experience in a similar position in the operating room. Must be able to speak fluent English and communicate effectively with colleagues and patients. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.