Operating Room Aide - Day Shift, Direct Patient Care

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Operating Room Aide to assist in direct patient care and daily unit operations under supervision. This role supports the OR team by preparing rooms, handling equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up the operating room, positioning patients under RN direction, and coordinating with staff to maintain clean, ready case carts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Previous operating room experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain equipment, supplies and positioning aids for operative cases.
• Assist with setting up the OR, position patients under RN supervision.
• Dismantle and transport dirty instruments to decontamination area.
• Perform room cleaning and turnover between cases and during patient transport.
• Verify case carts have all needed supplies and equipment before procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment handling

Room setup

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Operating Room Aide to assist in direct patient care and daily unit operations under supervision. This role supports the OR team by preparing rooms, handling equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up the operating room, positioning patients under RN direction, and coordinating with staff to maintain clean, ready case carts.