Operating Room Assistant I - Full Time

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support sterile processing and operating room activities. The role involves assisting with patient prep, setting up tables and equipment, and safely transferring patients through perioperative stages.

High school diploma or GED is required; BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The position demands physical stamina, including lifting up to 51 pounds, and willingness to work rotating shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral and written communication abilities.
• High school diploma or GED required; BLS certification preferred/required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 dressing areas, holding area, and scrub sink area stock.
• Performs general housekeeping duties daily.
• Proficient in setting up special tables and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

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 required 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.