Operating Room Assistant

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking Operating Room Assistants for their Labor and Delivery unit. This full-time day shift position involves supporting the surgical team in various capacities, such as preparing the operating room and assisting with patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma or GED and possess AHA Basic Life Support certification, alongside physical stamina and adherence to sterile field protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires physical stamina and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the surgical team before, during and after surgery.
• Assist with operating room preparation by cleaning and procuring equipment.
• Provide transportation and assistance with patient care.
• Assist Surgical Techs and Nurses with various assigned duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Proper lifting techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

At Riley Hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit, we are proud to be a leader in innovative fetal surgeries, while also managing a wide range of non-obstetric cases. Our exceptional, supportive team is equipped with extensive resources, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With an on-site Sterile Processing Department (SPD), we have quick and efficient access to the supplies and equipment needed for optimal performance. Notably, we are one of the few facilities that does not require surgical technologists to take mandatory on-call shifts. Above all, we work alongside a dedicated group of providers who foster a collaborative, positive, and rewarding work environment.

This is a full time day shift position.

Responsibilities

Operating Room Assistants support the surgical team before, during and after surgery. Assists with operating room preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies. Provides transportation and needed assistance with patient care. Assists Surgical Techs and Nurses with various assigned duties. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, surgical technologists and other surgical personnel.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires physical stamina and proper lifting techniques.