Operating Room Assistant (ORA)-2

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support patient care under licensed supervision in the OR and assist with daily unit functions at CHS West Campus.

Minimum qualification includes a HS diploma or GED with at least six months hospital experience; BLS within two weeks of hire and ongoing. Irregular hours and weekends may be required. This role provides exposure to fast-paced surgical services and collaboration with nursing teams to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least six months of hospital experience.
• Completion of an allied health course or six months patient care experience in a health care setting preferred.
• May require working irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within the first two weeks of hire; maintain ongoing BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care under supervision in the operating room setting.
• Support daily unit functions and collaborate with nursing staff.
• May work irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Hospital environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Allied health course (completed)

Active enrollment in nursing/healthcare field

Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Assistant assists in providing direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000568 CHS - OR - West Campus (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalency (GED) with at least six months of experience working in a hospital setting. Completionofa recognized allied health h course or six months patient care experience in a health care setting preferred. May require working irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:Basic Life Support (BLS) within the first two weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte Operating Room Assistant position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training. Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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