Operating Room Attendant

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a dedicated transporter to support surgical services. The role involves safe patient transport, stocking of supplies, and assisting in room turnover to maintain efficient operating room flow.

The position emphasizes teamwork with the surgical team, adherence to infection control standards, and ongoing onboarding of new staff to reduce turnover. Weekend shifts are required to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and efficiently within Newport News facilities.
• Stocks supplies in coves and operating rooms and assists with room turnover.
• Assists with obtaining supplies, specimens, and blood products as requested.
• Collaborates with charge nurses and surgical/OR teams to support operations.
• Participates in onboarding of new staff to improve retention and reduce turnover.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety goals and HIPAA considerations.
• Supports department productivity through flexible scheduling.

Skills

Patient transport

Team collaboration

Infection control awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Safely and efficiently transports patients, stocks supplies, assists with room turnover, getting equipment and positioning aids for the surgical team. Works as an integral member of the team to assist in transporting specimens, blood, and equipment.

What you will do

• Ensures proper supplies are stocked in all coves and operating rooms. Assists with room turnover, trash removal, patient transport, disposal of regulated waste, wiping all surfaces with appropriate cleaner, moping, dusting, replacing linen and moving unneeded equipment.
• Assists with obtaining supplies, specimens, and blood products requested and following appropriate procedure for transporting supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate and consult with charge nurse and other members of the surgical and operating room team members.
• Takes ownership in new employee/student/co-worker on-boarding to enhance retention and reduced turnover of staff as evidenced by vacancy rates.
• Maintains working knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals, to include patient identifiers and HIPPA.
• Safely transports patients using knowledge of Infection Control policies, proper body mechanics, and use of patient identifiers.
• Supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts