Operating Room Support Specialist

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Cross Functional Associate to support Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department operations. Responsibilities include instrument processing, room turnover, supply management, and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

This role involves assisting with patient positioning, safe transport, and coordinating with medical staff while following PPE and sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Adaptability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Internet email software, McKesson PHS

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) by assisting with room turnover, waste disposal, daily and terminal cleaning procedures, and general organization, adhering to established protocols.
• Completes assigned tasks in SPD under direct supervision.
• Anticipates equipment needs based on scheduled cases and transports equipment to and from the OR as needed.
• Maintains adequate supply levels by restocking designated areas, ordering department supplies, and ensuring proper room setup for upcoming cases, while also responding to patient emergencies and assisting medical staff as needed.
• Under the direction of medical staff, assists with patient positioning, identification, and safe transport to and from the operating room, including assisting with transfers and providing post-mortem care and transport to the morgue.
• Follows all safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Transports specimens to the lab. Follows appropriate patient identification protocols.
• Obtains and returns blood and blood products from Blood Bank following established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Internet email

McKesson PHS

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Cross Functional Associate to support Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department operations. Responsibilities include instrument processing, room turnover, supply management, and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

This role involves assisting with patient positioning, safe transport, and coordinating with medical staff while following PPE and sanitation protocols.