OR Assistant - Full Time

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

About the role

The O.R. Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care by performing various activities and related support services under the supervision of the Director, Operating Room Manager, or charge nurse. The O.R. Assistant is responsible for the safe transport/transfer of patients to, from, and within the surgical suite. In addition, the O.R. assistant is responsible for between-case and terminal cleaning, as well as general cleaning duties. The O.R. Assistant also stocks supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in moving, transporting, and positioning patients in pre-op, procedural, and post-operative areas.
• Properly identifies patient using two identifiers prior to any and all transport.
• Assists in maintaining and obtaining equipment necessary for procedural cases.
• Identifies, communicates, and removes defective equipment from the peri-operative area.
• Maintains efficiency of unit, including but not limited to:
  • Cleaning rooms between cases.
  • Stocking of all unit supplies.
  • Transporting of specimens within the facility.
  • Transports post-operative patients to the appropriate discharge location.
• Possesses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs with those growth and development levels/patient populations served within the department (Age-Specific Knowledge & Skills).
• Fosters communication within the unit or across units, including but not limited to phone communication and chart prep.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification – required within 2 months of hire.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Salary Range: $20.95 - $33.42/Hourly. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.