Operating Room Assistant - Evenings

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Methodist, located in downtown Indianapolis, seeks an Operating Room Assistant for an evening full-time role. You will support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, handling room preparation, equipment transport, and patient care assistance.

Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and techs to maintain sterile environments. The position emphasizes adherence to sterile technique, safety protocols, and physical stamina, with hospital-based experience preferred and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification for healthcare workers required.
• Must maintain sterile field according to policy.
• Must have good physical stamina and lifting ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room preparation and cleanup.
• Provide transportation and assistance to care team and patients.
• Assist Surgical Techs and Nurses during procedures and post-op tasks.
• Ensure safe, efficient workflow as part of the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient transport

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

IU Health Methodist proudly anchors downtown Indianapolis as a Level 1 Trauma facility, featuring 29 state-of-the-art Operating suites. Our expertise spans diverse specialties, including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. From tackling complex cases to addressing the challenges of Trauma injuries, we provide critical care for high acuity patients across various clinical specialties.

This is a full time evening shift role. No weekends required!

Operating Room Assistants support the surgical team before, during and after surgery. Assists with operating room preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies. Provides transportation and needed assistance with patient care. Assists Surgical Techs and Nurses with various assigned duties. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, surgical technologists and other surgical personnel.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires physical stamina and proper lifting techniques.