Operating Room Assistant

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in the United States is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support the surgical team across multiple service lines. The role involves prep and post-op care, ensuring equipment and sterile supplies are ready for procedures.

This full-time day shift runs 7:00am–5:30pm with a rotating day off; no weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a basic life support certification; prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Must adhere to sterile field policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with OR preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies.
• Provide transportation and needed assistance with patient care.
• Assist Surgical Techs and Nurses with assigned duties as part of the surgical team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Hospital Experience

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University Hospital houses 23 operating rooms (ORs) covering various service lines including Thoracic, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Oral, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Abdominal Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Intestine, and Multivesicular). As an integral part of the Academic Health Center, our focus lies on high-acuity patient care, particularly emphasizing cancer-related treatments. We seek highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

This is a full time day shift role working 7:00am-5:30pm with a rotating day off. No weekends required!

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.

• 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.