Operating Room Assistant

Trinity Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision from day one

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Ohio is seeking an OR Assistant to support the surgical team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform patient care tasks in a setting focused on dignity and compassion, adhering to hospital policies and sterile technique.

Responsibilities include positioning patients for surgery, maintaining sterile fields, room turnover, and assisting with supplies and equipment. Prior healthcare exposure and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, verbal and written communication; math computation skills.
• BLS healthcare provider training required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with placing patient in the designated surgical position (e.g. supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy).
• Monitors positioning and traction devices as appropriate.
• Verifies integrity of sterile packaging and sterilization indicators.
• Opens sterile supplies and instruments using aseptic technique.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Adheres to aseptic technique principles.
• Maintains OR supply inventory and linen.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Math calculation

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

In accordance withthe Mission and GuidingBehaviors;the Operating Room Assistant, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will provide patient care tasks, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

What you will do:

• Assistswith placing patient in the designated surgical position (e.g.supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy).

• Monitor positioning and traction devices asappropriate.

• Verifiesintegrityof sterile packaging and sterilization indicators.

• Open sterile supplies and instruments using aseptictechnique.

• Assistswith room turnover.

• Adheres to aseptic technique principles.

• Maintains OR supply inventory and linen.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate orequivalencyrequired.

• Experience:Previoushealthcare experience preferred

• Effective Communication Skills

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal,verbaland written communication. Math computation skills.

• BLS healthcare provider trainingrequired.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.

• Relocationassistance(geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offersDailyPay- ifyou'rehired as an eligible colleague,you'llbe able to see how muchyou'vemade every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve togetpaid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our fivehospitals, free-standing event centres, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreachsitesand homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, anddoctor of nursingprograms. Ifyou'reseeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated in posting):

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.