Operating Room Assistant: Irvine Recovery Room/PACU

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Irvine is seeking a Part Time Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the PACU/Recovery Room. You will assist with patient transport, room turnover, equipment handling, and prepping for procedures, under RN/MD/Tech direction.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced surgical environment. Weekend, 8-hour shifts, part-time schedule.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/procedural environment.
• 1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/CathLab Assistant preferred.
• BLS Certification."

Responsabilidades

• Patient transport.
• Room turnover and general cleaning.
• Equipment cleaning and setup for procedures.
• Assist with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/MD/Tech.
• Prepare for next procedure (set up trays, supplies) and maintain supplies for modalities.
• Facilitate patient flow and act as a central point of communication during care.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Part Time Operating Room Assistant (ORA) in Hoag Irvine's PACU/Recovery Room plays a key role in supporting the surgical team and ensuring a smooth patient care experience throughout the recovery process. Working closely with nurses, physicians, and perioperative staff, ORAs assist with patient transport, room turnover, equipment and supply management, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patients recovering from surgery. The PACU cares for patients following a wide range of procedures across multiple surgical specialties, creating a fast-paced and collaborative setting where teamwork, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service are essential. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing surgical services team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary functions include patient transport, general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, proper preparation and assembly of highly specialized equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, performing shave preps.
• Will also assist the team with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/ MD/ Tech.
• Will also prepare for the next procedure (set up trays, supplies, etc.) and maintain supplies for the modalities.
• This role facilitates patient flow, serves as a central point of communication, assists with patient transfers and remains with patients while awaiting their procedures as needed.

Operating Room Only

• In addition to above, room turnover goal is accomplished in 25 minutes or less and maximizing efficiency is expected.

Shift/Schedule

• Part Time, Weekends Only, 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment
• 1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/CathLab Assistant preferred

Certifications Required

• BLS Certification

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.