Operating Room Assistant

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH is seeking an OR Assistant to support daily operating room flow by cleaning, disinfecting, transporting patients, and stocking supplies. This role emphasizes safety, courteous patient care, and strict adherence to PHI and UH policies.

You will facilitate turnover between cases, move patients and equipment, and assist the operative team with requests during procedures. A High School Diploma is required; prior OR cleaning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience cleaning/disinfecting OR areas preferred.
• PHI training will be provided during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support the operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and daily operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting heavy objects

CPR skills

Hazardous waste handling

Positioning equipment

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Open — University Hospitals has a posting for this job. Posted 29 Oct 2026.

About this job

A Brief Overview

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams.Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• Must have CPR skills (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
• In constant motion. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Training provided on the job (Required)
• Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification (Association for Healthcare Environment) (Preferred)

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