Operating Room Assistant/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,133; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time Operating Room Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist the nursing team with duties such as opening sterile supplies, transporting patients, and maintaining a clean operating room. This position requires lifting, pushing, and pulling patients or objects, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Previous hospital experience is preferred. Starting salary is between $15.00 and $22.60 per hour, with additional physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• 1 year related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with opening sterile supplies and holding instruments.
• Transport patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher.
• Perform OR turnover duties including cleaning and inventory counts.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Exceptional communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Operating Room Assistant/UKHC

Location

Lexington, KY

Salary

$15.00-22.60 per hour

Position Time Status

Full‑Time

Shift

36 hours per week; nights with some weekends, some days, holidays and on‑call requirements per departmental need.

Job Summary

The ORA assists the nursing team through duties such as opening sterile supplies; holding instruments and extremities; running errands; obtaining supplies and blood/pharmacy products; transporting patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher; ensuring patient ID badges are correct; securing patient belongings; and performing OR turnover duties including cleaning OR tables, mopping floors, changing trash and linens, and assisting with inventory counts. Responsibilities involve handling equipment and supplies with aseptic technique; efficiently communicating; maintaining patient confidentiality; and pushing, pulling, and/or lifting patients and objects up to/greater than 100 pounds.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the ability to follow directions; excellent organization skills; great attention to detail; customer focus; and exceptional communication skills.

Preferred Education / Experience

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

1 year

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to blood‑borne or airborne pathogens and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.

Deadline to Apply

12/17/2025

EEO Statement

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug‑Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.