Operating Room Assistant - Surgical Support Specialist

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the surgical team under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator. The role includes patient transport, room turnover, instrument readiness, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

The ORA will work on two 10-hour weekday shifts, 7:00 am–5:30 pm, onsite in Stamford, CT, assisting nurses and maintaining a clean, organized operating suite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology, computer literacy, knowledge of medical equipment and previous related experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with surgical staff, physicians and other health care workers. Able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy; disclose information only for professional purposes.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies to assist the surgical team.
• Provide safe patient care by verifying patient identification and chart presence.
• Comply with PPE requirements for protection against exposure to blood and other hazards.
• Assist in transporting and positioning patients.
• Assist scrub and circulating nurses in implementing care plans.
• Perform housekeeping and turnover duties to maintain room cleanliness and organization.
• Clean and disinfect operating rooms between procedures and prepare equipment rooms.
• Transport specimens as directed and stock supplies in operating rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant (ORA) to support the surgical team under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator. The role includes patient transport, room turnover, instrument readiness, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

The ORA will work on two 10-hour weekday shifts, 7:00 am–5:30 pm, onsite in Stamford, CT, assisting nurses and maintaining a clean, organized operating suite.