Operating Room Assistant

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a dedicated team member to assist in patient care operations. This role emphasizes compassionate service, safety, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and strong communication with patients and staff.

Prior patient care is preferred but not required. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to maintain a safe, efficient workflow, and move through

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs indirect patient care duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid day‑to‑day changes in the department / unit.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy considerations and communication style.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work under supervision

Judgement and decision making

Organizational and time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility around department

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.


• Preferred - 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.

Certifications

• Required - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work with little supervision.


• Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.


• Ability to move throughout department and facility.

Job Duties

• Performs indirect patient care duties.


• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.


• Performs direct patient care duties.


• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.


• Adapts to rapid day‑to‑day changes in the department / unit.


• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.


• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especial