Operating Room Assistant — OR Support & Care

OrthoNebraska; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska in Omaha, NE seeks an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the nursing staff in Surgical Services. The role covers OR setup, intraoperative patient care including retractor holding, and turnover to maximize operating room efficiency.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and 1+ year of clinical hospital experience with OR exposure preferred; the position features a Mon-Fri schedule with four 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• 1+ year of clinical hospital experience with OR exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique in or around the sterile field.
• Assists circulating nurse with transporting and positioning patients.
• Obtains/transports supplies, specimens, blood and lab work as directed.
• Assists circulator with preparation of the surgical site.
• Performs between-case clean-up in the operating room.
• Maintains adequate stock and a safe, clean environment in the OR.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

OrthoNebraska in Omaha, NE seeks an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the nursing staff in Surgical Services. The role covers OR setup, intraoperative patient care including retractor holding, and turnover to maximize operating room efficiency.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and 1+ year of clinical hospital experience with OR exposure preferred; the position features a Mon-Fri schedule with four 10-hour shifts.