Operating Room Assistant - Providence Anchorage

About the role

Under supervision the Operating Room Assistant II provides general support to Nursing staff in the Operating Room. Activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care. OR Assistants handle equipment and supplies, clean and decontaminate Operating Rooms and equipment, transport patients, and operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room. Assists with providing patient care in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Lead OR assist.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to Nursing staff in the Operating Room
• Maintain a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care
• Handle equipment and supplies
• Clean and decontaminate Operating Rooms and equipment
• Transport patients
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room
• Assist with providing patient care in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Lead OR assist

Qualifications

Position is Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift, 40 hours per week at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK.

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Internal OR Assistant I candidates: Operating Room Assistant experience with completion of Operating Room Assistant competency program
• 1 year External candidates: Experience as Operating Room Assistant or equivalent in a hospital based operating room

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources

Pay

Pay Range: $19.40 - $29.08 per hour. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift, 40 hours per week.