Operating Room Assistant

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is hiring for an entry-level Operating Room Environmental Services role in Phoenix. The position focuses on cleaning and turnover of ORs, preparing rooms, and maintaining sterile conditions to support OR efficiency.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, with preferred healthcare-related coursework or ongoing studies; BLS certification is required, CSPD certification preferred. This is a day shift in the OR Main Days department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College student pursuing healthcare field encouraged.
• Preferred-related coursework or certifications in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Clean and turnover operating rooms and surrounding areas; perform terminal cleans.
• Prepare ORs, maintain supplies, transport specimens and equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning under RN supervision.
• Assist with case cart preparation and movement of supplies.
• Maintain inventory of linens and supplies in OR areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and order throughout the surgical suite.

Skills

BLS Certification

CSPD Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare related college student

Related coursework or certifications

Job description

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020

Category: Healthcare Support

Shift: Day

Department: OR Operating Room-Main Days

Level entry position - $18hr

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

• JOB SUMMARY Functions as part of the Operating Room (OR) team, with the goal of facilitating OR efficiencies, while adhering to applicable guidelines, protocols and policies.
• Responsible for cleaning the ORs and surrounding areas within OR complex, performing terminal cleans of all ORs, preparing ORs, maintaining adequate levels of cleaning and OR turnover supplies, transporting specimens, blood products and equipment/supplies, assisting with patient positioning and transport (under supervision of and as directed by RN), and maintaining adequate levels of blankets/fluids in warming cabinets.

Essential Functions

• Provides environmental services and assists with room turnover by cleaning of the operating rooms, OR furniture, equipment, scrub sink areas, clean cores, and hallways according to guidelines.
• Removes trash, soiled linen, and suction containers transports them to the assigned area.
• Makes up the OR bed and returns all OR furniture to its designated place.
• Maintains orderliness/neatness throughout the surgical suite.
• Performs terminal cleans of all ORs per HonorHealth guidelines.
• Assists with case cart preparation and transportation, supplies, retrieves and returns specialized equipment per type of surgery.
• Maintains inventory of linens and certain supplies in the sub-sterile area and in the OR.
• Identifies and disposes of used supplies and replace with new clean/sterile supplies.
• Available to facilitate patient positioning under the direction of an RN.
• Obtains proper positioning devices and equipment for the procedure.
• Assists with inpatient/outpatient transports under the under the direction of an RN.
• Transports specimens to the lab utilizing standard precautions, obtains blood and blood products from the lab maintains adequate levels of blankets/fluids in warming cabinets.
• May assist in the preparation and assembly of basic equipment utilized during surgery, under the direction of a supervisor, and/or leadership of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Other / Certificate Vocational/Specialized training College student in healthcare related field.
• Preferred Other / Certificate Vocational/specialized training such as related coursework, seminars, and/or certifications.

Experience

• Other, Up to Six (6) months of related experience Required
• 1 year, in healthcare environment or college student in healthcare related field Preferred

License and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Other BLS Healthcare Provider Course C Upon Hire Required
• Other CSPD Certification Preferred

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

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