Operating Room Assistant

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, part of Legacy Health, is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to help keep the surgical environment safe, clean, and orderly. You will support the medical team, transport materials, and maintain OR readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, moving specimens, housekeeping, stocking supplies, and patient transport. This role requires flexibility, including weekend shifts, to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations.
• 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.
• Current BLS for Provider certification required.
• CNA or other clinical/surgical certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication in EN

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

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

Education:

• 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 $21.25 - USD $30.39 /Hr.

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