Operating Room Assistant II — patient care & OR support

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,309,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support patient care, transport of blood products, specimens, and equipment, and perform sanitation and restocking duties in the OR. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or OR lead, this role covers shifts to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining anesthesia materials, assisting with department efficiency, and ensuring clean, properly stocked operating rooms.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months OR assistant experience required
• Basic knowledge of operating room sanitation
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull heavy weight.
• Knowledge of body mechanics principles.
• Knowledge of cleaning, sterilization, and disinfections of anesthesia materials, equipment and machines.
• Ability to read and interpret operational manuals and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
• Ability to read and speak English to obtain or provide information.
• Skill in setting priorities to complete work in a timely manner
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Skill in performing under the stress of frequent interruptions and /or distractions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members.
• Ability to improve existing skills by participating in various training programs.
• Ability to accept shift changes to meet the department's needs.

Responsibilities

• Patient care in the OR.
• Transport of blood products, specimens, and equipment.
• Equipment maintenance and environmental sanitation.
• Restocking supplies and cleaning soiled supplies.
• Storing and distributing anesthesia support materials.
• Customer service and improving departmental efficiencies.

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support patient care, transport of blood products, specimens, and equipment, and perform sanitation and restocking duties in the OR. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or OR lead, this role covers shifts to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining anesthesia materials, assisting with department efficiency, and ensuring clean, properly stocked operating rooms.