Operating Room Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain overall orderliness of assigned department spaces.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Complete additional errands and support tasks as assigned to facilitate smooth departmental operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations.
• Medical terminology desirable.
• Must be able to work well with other team members.
• Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing and able to work alternate shifts (including weekends) and overtime to meet the demands and needs of patient care and the department.
• Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• CNA or other clinical/surgical certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: One year previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Skills

• Ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English.
• Basic computational skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge is desirable.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Independence and quick task performance.
• Willingness to work alternate shifts and overtime.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $20.07 - USD $27.18 /Hr.

Schedule

Must be willing and able to work alternate shifts (including weekends) and overtime to meet the demands and needs of patient care and the department.

Benefits

To learn more about our employee benefits, please visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.