Operating Room Support Specialist

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a patient assistant to support the operating room team in Wisconsin. You will prepare patients and supplies, assist with sterile procedures, and help train new staff while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The role requires CPR/BLS certification within 90 days and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include transporting patients to the OR, ensuring readiness for surgery, and assisting with turnover and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Mercyhealth patient assistant orientation and competency.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Ability to remain patient, calm and respectful with patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and supplies for procedures.
• Assist with sterile techniques under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and proper infection control.
• Safely transport patients to and from the OR and assist with turnover.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a patient assistant to support the operating room team in Wisconsin. You will prepare patients and supplies, assist with sterile procedures, and help train new staff while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The role requires CPR/BLS certification within 90 days and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include transporting patients to the OR, ensuring readiness for surgery, and assisting with turnover and equipment maintenance.