Operating Room Assistant

IHA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous paid time off

Tuition/professional development reimb

DailyPay access

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio seeks an Operating Room Assistant to support the RN with patient care tasks and maintain a sterile, compassionate operating environment. You will help position patients for surgery, monitor devices, and uphold aseptic standards consistent with our mission.

This full-time, day-shift role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and math computation skills.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with placing patient in the designated surgical position (e.g. supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy).
• Monitor positioning and traction devices as appropriate.
• Verifies integrity of sterile packaging and sterilization indicators.
• Open sterile supplies and instruments using aseptic technique.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Adheres to aseptic technique principles.
• Maintains OR supply inventory and linen.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Math skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose:
In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Operating Room Assistant, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will provide patient care tasks, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

What You Will Do

• Assists with placing patient in the designated surgical position (e.g. supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy).
• Monitor positioning and traction devices as appropriate.
• Verifies integrity of sterile packaging and sterilization indicators.
• Open sterile supplies and instruments using aseptic technique.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Adheres to aseptic technique principles.
• Maintains OR supply inventory and linen.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalency required.
• Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Effective Communication Skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication. Math computation skills.
• BLS healthcare provider training required.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated In Posting)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.