Operating Room Support Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a Surgical Services helper to support the operating room team with sterile processing, patient transport, and equipment preparation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policy, and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment, with responsibilities including assisting with repositioning patients, relocating equipment, and ensuring supplies are available for procedures.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1 year previous patient care experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• CPR

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel with OR set up including setting supplies around the room and gathering equipment
• Remains responsible for transporting patients to and from Surgery and assisting with positioning
• Support staff in other departments as needed
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining OR areas and instruments as per policy

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a Surgical Services helper to support the operating room team with sterile processing, patient transport, and equipment preparation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policy, and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment, with responsibilities including assisting with repositioning patients, relocating equipment, and ensuring supplies are available for procedures.