Associate Operating Room Assistant - Providence Anchorage

Providence Health Plan Group; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK seeks a full-time OR Assistant for night shifts (1.0 FTE). The role focuses on assisting operating room staff, ensuring a safe and clean environment, handling equipment, and restocking supplies. A strong attendance record and flexible approach are essential.

Required BLS certification with American Heart Association. CNA certification and 1 year hospital experience are preferred to support our patient‑centered care mission.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required upon hire.
• CNA certification preferred upon hire.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general support of the professional staff in the operating suites.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free, clean environment to support patient-focused care.
• Handle equipment and supplies, decontaminate operating rooms and equipment.
• Restock supplies and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Demonstrate solid attendance, flexibility, and positive attitude.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Job description

Description

Position is full time, 1.0 FTE, Night Shift, 40 hours per week. Located onsite at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Assists with general support of the professional staff in the operating suites. 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, and operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment, and restock supplies. A solid attendance record, positive attitude and flexibility are required.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualification:

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant upon hire.
• 1 year Hospital experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

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About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and