Operating Room Assistant EMC

University Hospitals Pain Management; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Elyria, OH is seeking an OR Assistant to support daily operating room workflows. You will help clean, disinfect, and prepare OR suites, transport patients and equipment, and assist the surgical team as cases proceed.

The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and adherence to policies, including protecting patient PHI. You will be part of a dedicated OR support team, contributing to safe and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to clean, disinfect, and prepare operating room suites per guidelines.
• Ability to transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Willingness to support the operative team with requests during cases.
• Strong communication and collaboration to enhance patient care.
• Commitment to following policies and maintaining PHI privacy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens, and equipment.
• Support the operative team with requests during cases.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate to enhance patient care.
• Participate as a productive OR Assistant team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Job description

A Brief Overview

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams.Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.