Operating Room Support Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking an organized Perioperative Support Assistant to help the Operating Room team. You will pick up and deliver specimens, assist with supply management, and support nursing staff with setup and turnover of ORs.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and multitasking abilities. This position is full time and entails a day shift with standing and mobility throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate competency for all required skills.
• Ability to remain standing and mobile for an extended period.
• Ability to use wireless phone and paging systems.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple demands.
• Ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver specimens obtained during the surgical procedure to the testing area as directed by nursing staff.
• Communicate to circulating RN before removing specimen from room and perform rounds to check all rooms.
• Notify RN in room if documentation is incomplete and obtain missing information as appropriate.
• Assist in obtaining and delivering items including medications from pharmacy or blood center as needed.
• Acquire supplies and equipment required to assist in patient care and restock as needed.
• Monitor and restock supplies located in support tech work area and ensure clean and orderly rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking an organized Perioperative Support Assistant to help the Operating Room team. You will pick up and deliver specimens, assist with supply management, and support nursing staff with setup and turnover of ORs.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and multitasking abilities. This position is full time and entails a day shift with standing and mobility throughout the shift.