Operating Room Associate

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a dedicated unlicensed assistive member of the operating room team to support the day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfer and positioning, loading and crediting supplies per the surgeon's preference card, and performing routine tasks to help keep cases moving efficiently.

This full-time position schedules 7:00AM - 3:30PM, 40 hours per week, in the operating room environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment.
• 6 months experience in an OR environment or education and/or equivalent experience as an anesthesia tech, nursing assistant or sterile processing technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating room team by transferring and positioning the surgical patient.
• Assist with using the surgeon's preference card to charge and credit supplies for procedures.
• Perform routine tasks to support licensed personnel and maintain efficient turnover of cases.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department Operating Room UHTMC

Position Type Full time

Work Schedule 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week 40

Job Description A unlicensed assistive member of the operating room who assists the board runner, staff nurses, and surgical technologists in the day to day operations of the unit. Responsibilities vary, such as helping with transfer and positioning of the surgical patient, using the surgeon preference card to charge and credit supplies for a surgical procedure, and the performance of routine tasks not limited to only the licensed personnel.

Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment. 6 months experience working in an OR environment or education and/or equivalent experience as an anesthesia tech, nursing assistant or sterile processing technician where required knowledge has been acquired. Familiarity with the OR environment, fast pace and efficient turnover of the operating rooms. A strong team approach to keeping the cases moving throughout the day and communicating changes to the charge nurse. Ability to use the addressograph, charts, phones, patient call system, computer systems, fax machines, etc.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.