OR Assistant 1

Job Summary

#CA-KN #48XClinsupport Transporting patients, keeping working areas cleaned and stocked are the primary responsibilities. This primary responsibility would be for SDSC PACU. Apply By Date: 7/20/2026 at 11:59 pm – Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience/training
• Experience in a patient care setting
• Experience transporting patients in an inpatient setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal communication and relationships.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work independently.
• Ability to handle or cope under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of conducting quality assurance monitors pertinent to assigned areas.
• Knowledge of emergent and routinely used equipment.
• Knowledge of handling delicate equipment (Doppler, scanner, portable oxygen saturation monitor, CPAP monitors).
• Knowledge of handling infectious waste and hazardous materials.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull gurneys and beds.
• Physical strength to assist in moving and/or lifting patients.
• Ability to stand for ling periods of time.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions
• Knowledge, skill and ability to handle infectious waste and hazardous substances(chemicals used for cleaning, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization).
• Willingness and ability to work in multiple PACU locations as assigned.
• Ability to assist OR with similar duties on a case by case basis as assigned. These duties must be within the specific OR’s trained skills and abilities being performed independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Peri-Operative experience

Key Responsibilities

• 65% - Patient Care Activities
• 20% - Materials
• 10% - Maintains a Clean and Safe PACU Environment
• 5% - Documentation, Communication and Personal Growth

Department Overview

Comprised of four operating rooms and a twelve bay PACU, the Same Day Surgery Center provides specialized care to patients who are having surgical procedures with an expected stay of 12 hours or less. The PACU provides care to the patient pre and post operatively

Department Specific Job Scope

Outpatient PACU ORAs support all PACUs within the perioperative division with primary responsibility rotating between the 48X Complex Preop/PACU/ERU and SDSC PREOP/PACU as needed.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.89 - $33.44
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 244
• UC Job Title: OPS ROOM AST 1
• UC Job Code: 009165
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Variable
• Location: Same Day Surgery Center (HSP071)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Background Check Program

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks