OR - OR ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

• Aid surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures by assisting with assembly of specialty surgical tables, restocking of supplies for the OR, Anesthesia Department, and PACU.
• Assist in transferring patients from the operating room to the recovery area, ensuring they are stable and comfortable.
• Assist in the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures, patient care activities, and supply usage.
• Communicate effectively with members of the surgical team to ensure smooth coordination and continuity of care.
• Perform messenger/runner duties appropriately—medication pick-up and delivery from Pharmacy, accomplish errands as directed by the OR Desk RN or department PCC, retrieval of blood products as per established guidelines, delivery of special circumstances surgical specimens—Frozen Section, Fresh Exam, C & S, etc.—to Pathology.

Qualifications

• Previous environmental services or sterilization experience preferred.
• Ability to interface with public and communicate in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay

Starting at USD $17.00/Hr., with a maximum potential of USD $26.35/Hr.