Operating Room Prep & Patient Care Aide

Memorial Hermann Health System; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a candidate to prepare patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. The role emphasizes safe care, efficiency, and compassionate service within a busy operating room setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), at least one year in an OR, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; duties include patient prep, transport, and supporting staff across the department.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: None.
• Experience/Skills: Minimum one year in an operating room; ability to read/write English; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical preparation of patient and environment prior to surgery.
• Transports and transfers patients as necessary.
• Functions as a porter delivering supplies, information, specimens, and products promptly.
• Ensures safe care adhering to policies and standards within budgetary specifications, including time and supply management.
• Promotes professional growth; supports department goals; serves as preceptor/mentor.
• Models service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating room experience

Follow instructions

Reading and writing English

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a candidate to prepare patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. The role emphasizes safe care, efficiency, and compassionate service within a busy operating room setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), at least one year in an OR, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; duties include patient prep, transport, and supporting staff across the department.