Operating Room Prep Specialist

Memorial Hermann; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking staff to prepare patients and the environment for surgery, supporting the medical and nursing team with efficiency and compassion.

The role involves patient transport, supplies handling, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing professional development within a high-quality care setting. Join us to help create safer, more personalized patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications (None).

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical preparation of patient and physical environment prior to surgery according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; transports and transfers patients as necessary.
• Functions as a porter between departments ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Read and write English

Standing/walking/bending

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking staff to prepare patients and the environment for surgery, supporting the medical and nursing team with efficiency and compassion.

The role involves patient transport, supplies handling, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing professional development within a high-quality care setting. Join us to help create safer, more personalized patient experiences.