Operating Room Assistant

About Us

As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we’ve combined the medical expertise of the state’s finest orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. Along the continuum of care, every provider we work with feels a compelling commitment to leadership in education, innovation, and research, as well as a dedication and desire to put each patient first.

Why Join Us

Our career opportunities come with competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a platform to do the work you love. As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in Michigan, we’re looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to apply today.

About the Role

The Operating Room Assistant (ORA), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides support as a member of the surgical team through room turnover, inventory/restocking, assistance with equipment, transportation of supplies/instrumentation, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ensuring the smooth flow of patient care in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with other team members to facilitate room cleaning and turnover time.
• Performs other cleaning responsibilities as assigned by the department.
• Cleans surgical area and equipment adhering to center and cleaning product guidelines.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and appropriately, including:
  • Setting up suction equipment and disposing of suction canisters.
  • Assisting with opening sterile supplies for procedures.
  • Checking and logging humidity levels and temperatures.
  • Preparing the unit in the morning for patient care activities or assisting in closing the department at night.
• Demonstrates flexibility while responding to the Surgical Center’s needs; shows initiative in utilizing time effectively.
• Performs and maintains stocking of supplies and inventory used in the ORs, anesthesia carts, and clean storage areas.
• Helps maintain appropriate par levels of supplies and notifies appropriate personnel if supply levels become low.
• Assists in placing supplies where they belong when shipments arrive.
• Supports surgical case set-up by ensuring all needed supplies or equipment is available.
• Communicates any missing items promptly to the Materials Manager, OR Manager, and/or Clinical Director.
• Facilitates movement of clean supplies between floors according to center protocol.
• Demonstrates adherence to aseptic technique; complies with universal/standard precautions, including:
  • Bagging and disposing of soiled linen and medical waste.
  • Replacing full sharps containers.
  • Cleaning equipment between patients’ use.
  • Appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicates effectively with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Supports the principles of quality assurance and process improvement, including:
  • Functioning as an effective team member.
  • Focusing on meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
  • Striving for continual improvement in systems and personal competency.
  • Supporting other members of the healthcare team to achieve principles of QAPI through modeling them in own role.
• Assumes responsibility for continually improving own expertise.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs related to achieving and/or maintaining competency in assigned skills and enhancing team functioning and effectiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Operating Room experience with general knowledge of sterile technique and medical terminology preferred.