Operating Room Assistant - Night Shift, Periop Support

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the nursing team. Duties include opening sterile supplies, handling instruments, transporting patients, and supporting OR turnover while maintaining patient confidentiality and aseptic technique.

The ideal candidate has HS education, about 1 year of related hospital experience, and strong communication with attention to detail. Shift includes nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be able to follow directions with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Customer focus and exceptional communication skills are required.
• HS education is the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with opening sterile supplies and instrument handling.
• Transport patients and secure patient belongings; verify IDs.
• Perform OR turnover duties: clean tables, mop floors, change linens and trash.
• Handle equipment and supplies aseptically; assist with inventory counts.

Skills

Follow directions

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

HS

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the nursing team. Duties include opening sterile supplies, handling instruments, transporting patients, and supporting OR turnover while maintaining patient confidentiality and aseptic technique.

The ideal candidate has HS education, about 1 year of related hospital experience, and strong communication with attention to detail. Shift includes nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.