Operating Room Attendant

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in North Carolina seeks an Operating Room Attendant responsible for patient transport and assisting during surgeries. The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma and a Basic Life Support certification, with preferred experience in a surgical environment. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the operating areas and supporting surgical teams effectively. This position works full-time, with a night job schedule.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to handle and lift patients comfortably.
• Certification in Basic Life Support necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens, blood, and blood products.
• Cleaning and preparing the operating room between cases.
• Assisting with positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep.
• Ensuring a safe environment by completing cleaning effectively.
• Stocking assigned supplies and maintaining the operating room order.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Summary

The Operating Room Attendant is responsible for the transport of pre‑operative and post‑operative patients, assisting with positioning of surgical patients, cleaning operating rooms between surgeries, maintaining equipment and storerooms, obtaining supply carts and special‑order items, and assisting with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, specimens, blood, and blood products between clinical areas. Assists with positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep. Completes pre‑op skin prep as outlined in physician orders.
• Obtains case needs for each operating room by positioning equipment, aids, and supplies. Assists with all aspects of room set up and cleaning.
• Performs delegated duties as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists with other patient care activities as assigned by circulator.
• Maintains a safe environment for patient care by effectively completing in‑between case cleaning for the operating room. Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning agents and their intended use.
• Cleans and prepares the operating room between cases. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
• Ensures surgical department/hallways and scrub sinks are clean and free of clutter or debris. Stocks assigned supplies and equipment as needed.

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course
• Experience working in a surgical setting

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding; includes handling and lifting patients
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Working irregular hours including call hours

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Operating Room
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Job
• Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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