Operating Room Assistant

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System seeks a dedicated support teammate to assist the surgical team, transport patients, and help with room turnover and related tasks. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and clear communication within a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Prior patient care experience is preferred to ensure effective collaboration and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation.
• Experience working with little supervision.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

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.

Skills

Computers & software literacy

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work under supervision

Time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility around department

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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

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, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana's only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.