Operating Room Assistant

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health's University Hospital in Indianapolis is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to join our surgical team. You will support the team by preparing the OR, procuring equipment, and opening sterile supplies, and you will transport patients and assist with patient care as needed. This full-time day shift role runs 7:00am-5:30pm with a rotating day off.

No weekends required. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with BLS certification; prior hospital experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; hospital experience preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies.
• Provide transportation and needed assistance with patient care.
• Assist Surgical Techs and Nurses with various assigned duties.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other staff.

Job description

Overview

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.