Operating Room Assistant

OhioHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an OR Assistant to help with room turnover, equipment handling, and sterile supply tasks. The role includes supporting OR readiness through patient transport and room prep, and assisting nursing staff with patient flow and related duties.

The position requires high school education, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Orientation will include 7-3p shifts, 5 days a week for 3-4 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Desire for strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing timely room/case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing equipment and supplies; assist with sterile items and precept new OR Assistants.
• Assist with OR readiness through patient transport, positioning and room preparation; assist nursing staff with patient flow and related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Pressure management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Responsibilities And Duties:

50% Assists in providing timely and efficient room/case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing dispensing and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies and instruments; opens sterile supplies and instruments. Precepts new O. R. Assistants as needed.
50% Assists with OR readiness through patient transportation, positioning and room preparation; positions patients for procedure. Assist Nursing staff with room preparation, circulation of patients, and other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Additional college level science courses of aseptic technique, human anatomy/body mechanics, surgical procedures/medical terminology. The ideal candidate has the mentality to perform under pressure and in high stress situations, ability to learn quickly on the job and accept feedback, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage time and range of tasks. The candidate must be able to work on their feet in a fast-paced environment for a minimum of 8 hours a day and lift 20 -25lbs.

Candidate must be able to work 7-3p, 5 days a week for 3-4 months while in orientation before entering their assigned shift.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment