Operating Room Attendant

Shriners Children's; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking an Operating Room Attendant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves providing essential support in patient transport, managing medical supplies, and ensuring a clean and efficient operating room environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, working closely with medical staff to enhance patient care. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, this organization offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. Join a team that values compassion, integrity, and teamwork in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Diploma / GED with two years' related job experience.
• Experience in patient transport and supply management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from hospital departments under supervision.
• Stock medical supplies and manage waste in the operating room.

Skills

Patient Transport

Medical Supply Management

Waste Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Why Shriners?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers, and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

About Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries.

• 49-bed inpatient facility with an outpatient clinic and walk-in fracture clinic located in North Philadelphia
• Outreach clinics in Doylestown, PA and San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Joint Commission accredited
• EMR: Cerner (OR), Epic (Clinic), Fully transitioning to EPIC in 2025

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have a full time opportunity for an Operating Room Attendant (Tech) working 11am-7:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Perioperative management team, the OR Attendant (Tech) provides safe and timely transport of patients to and from hospital departments. The position is responsible for the stocking of medical and non-medical supplies, transport of laboratory specimens, retrieval of blood products and linen coordination.
• Other services include: OR terminal cleaning, turn over cleaning and assistance between operative cases, waste management, stocking of fluids and blankets in warmers.
• Coordinates services with others to provide optimum assistance for OR, PACU and SPD personnel and to maintain optimum OR utilization.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred:

High School Diploma / GED

Two years' related job experience

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.