Operating Room Assistant

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland's Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support the surgical team, maintain cleanliness, and ensure timeliness in the OR. Responsibilities include transporting items, stocking supplies, assisting with patient movement, and performing housekeeping to uphold sterile conditions.

A high school diploma is required and one year of acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of medical experience in an acute care setting preferred, such as Surgical Services Aide, OR Assistant, CNA, central sterile tech, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain overall orderliness of assigned department spaces.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Complete additional errands and support tasks to facilitate smooth departmental operations.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In the operating room, timeliness, cleanliness, and orderliness are essential. If you see yourself as someone who can ensure all of these as an Operating Room Assistant, this may be an ideal position for you. Here, you will realize your potential while helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

This opportunity is located at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, a facility known for its exceptional specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan is home to nationally recognized physicians in cancer care, kidney transplantation, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss and robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and more. It also features Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care located alongside an emergency room, providing patients with direct access to emergency services when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain overall orderliness of assigned department spaces.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Complete additional errands and support tasks as assigned to facilitate smooth departmental operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• One year previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
  • This could include experience as a Surgical Services Aide, OR Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, central sterile tech, or other medical experience.

Skills

• Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations. Medical terminology desirable.
• Must be able to work well with other team members.
• Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing and able to work alternate shifts (including weekends) and overtime to meet the demands and needs of patient care and the department.

Licensure

• Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• CNA or other clinical/surgical certification preferred.

Pay Range

USD $20.07 - USD $27.18 /Hr.

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