Operating Room Assistant I

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Concord, NC, is seeking a dedicated Surgical Room Assistant. Responsibilities include sterilizing surgical rooms, aiding in patient prep, and ensuring safe transfers. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be BLS certified within 90 days. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Proficient in patient transport and sterilization.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal room sterilization in line with standards.
• Assist with positioning and prepping patients.
• Manage patient transfers and transport safely.

Skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to lift 51 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department: 37703 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Surgery Room

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 0630-1500 with every fourth weekend to be covered with call and or scheduled shift. Holiday rotation required

Pay Range $18.50 - $27.75

Essential Functions

• Performs terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy.
• Assists with positioning and prepping of patients.
• Safely transfers and transports patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post operatively.
• Cleans equipment and returns it to proper storage area.
• Maintains male and female dressing area, holding area, and scrub sink area stock.
• Performs general housekeeping duties daily.
• Proficient in setting up special tables and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use his/her hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the manipulation of equipment and in the case of the surgery patient. Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty (20) feet is necessary, depth perception and distinguish basic colors. The position requires frequent long, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, walking on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Works inside with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals. Handling equipment and monitoring supplies. Requires communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and hospital staff. Strenuous physical effort will required in order to walk, stretch, bend, climb stairs, twist, squat or kneel to move and position the anesthetized patient by lifting, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 51 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment/supplies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Responsible for providing some direct patient care as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse. Responsible for some housekeeping duties and acts in a supportive role for other staff members.