Operating Room Support Specialist

Ocean State Job Lot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Surgical Support Aide under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist in operating rooms and Post Anesthesia Recovery Room.

The role involves patient transportation, assisting with transfers, aseptic prep, equipment setup, and maintaining a safe OR environment. The position supports anesthesia and nursing staff and requires strong teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year hospital CNA/transport/central service/instrument tech experience.
• Solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient transportation throughout the surgical suite.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of patients arrival to insure continuity of care.
• Assists with transfer of patient from surgical table to gurney or bed at end of procedure.
• Assists the nurse and anesthesiologist with transporting of patient to Recovery Room.
• Provides assistance to the circulating nurse when the operative site is being prepped by supporting extremity, or pouring of prep solutions while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Assists with between case clean up and preparation of set-up for following cases.
• Assists with cleaning and movement of furniture, equipment and floors, as needed. Utilizes universal precautions.
• Assists with clean up and disposition of used instruments and equipment.
• Anticipated and obtains needed equipment for assigned procedure, sets up and pre check for proper function.
• Picks and/or completes picking up supplies for cases utilizing computer generated pick lists or preference cards.
• Serves as an additional resource person in the provision of patient care as procedures require the need for additional personnel.
• Provides support for the anesthesia department through stocking and maintaining of carts.
• Inventories and stocks operating rooms with supplies as assigned.
• Participates in training of new personnel.
• Attends staff development activities including staff meetings and in services. (Minimum of 80%)
• Participates in assigned Performance Improvement projects including correction of deficiencies. (80% participation in appropriate projects)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Surgical Support Aide under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist in operating rooms and Post Anesthesia Recovery Room.

The role involves patient transportation, assisting with transfers, aseptic prep, equipment setup, and maintaining a safe OR environment. The position supports anesthesia and nursing staff and requires strong teamwork and reliability.