OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT- Full Time

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Surgical Operating Room team. Duties include transporting patients, assisting with positioning, and maintaining OR readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work evening shifts, and strong English communication skills. Prior hospital or patient care experience is preferred, with compliance to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to act professionally and stay composed under stress.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Assist with patient positioning and OR turnover.
• Restock supplies and maintain OR storage orderliness.
• Retrieve medications from pharmacy and blood from blood bank.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Professional demeanor

Education

HS/GED

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Surgery Operating Room

Work Shift: Evening

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 12 PM-8 PM

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: n/a

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Sign On Bonus: none

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician performs patient and non-patient functions under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to transport of patients into and from the Operating Room, assisting with positioning of patient, assisting with the turnover of the OR room by bringing in and removing equipment from the OR rooms, stocking supplies in the OR rooms and maintaining orderliness of supplies and equipment in the OR storage areas, retrieves ordered medications from pharmacy and blood from blood bank, assists in picking cases, reports any equipment in need of repair to the appropriate persons, performs clerical duties and all other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

1. 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. 2. Performs tasks listed in job summary according to policy and procedure.
3. 3. Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
4. 4. Utilizes current methods of infection control.
5. 5. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
6. 6. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
7. 7. Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
8. 8. Completes competency requirements.
9. 9. Attends mandatory in-services.
10. 10. Attends staff meetings as required/ requested.
11. 11. Utilizes cost containment practices.
12. 12. Adheres to all WPHC policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physical.
13. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School HS/GED Required less than 1 year Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred Required Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model. Retains composure under stress. Communicates effectively (written and verbal) in English May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Must be physically able to frequently transport heavy objects more than 50 lbs and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm – hand steadiness and hand – eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time. Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time frequently. Individual must be able to understand theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day. Must be able to detect objects closely and far away and hears normal sounds with some background noises.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.