Operating Room Support Specialist

Spireortho; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent growth and advancement

Dynamic environment

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking an OR Support Specialist for Ortho Rhode Island in Warwick, RI. This role supports the surgical team, prepares the operating room, handles supplies, and assists with patient movement and room turnover.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Some lifting and PPE use are required; BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency and understanding of basic medical terminology.
• BLS preferred.
• Attention to detail is an important skill to provide a clean environment and may also be responsible for sterilizing medical equipment.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Standing/walking for more than half of the day.
• Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move throughout the department and lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling patient stretchers and wire/metal supply carts.
• Heavy lifting or ending associated with the movement or lifting of patients.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room at the beginning of the day by sanitizing all flat surfaces and equipment using germicides.
• Assists the surgical team in positioning patients.
• Sweep and mop floors between surgical procedures; more often if necessary.
• Assists in transferring patients from the operating room bed to the recovery stretchers and cleans the operating room for the next procedure.
• Changing bed sheets between surgical procedures.
• Responsible for the management of linen and scrub attire.
• Assists the Materials Manager with inventory receiving and controls.
• May be asked to assist clinical staff in picking cases for future surgical procedures.
• Complies with the facility's time and attendance policy.
• Promotes teamwork between people, departments and services.
• Uses effective communication skills to create a culture of collaboration and respect.
• Accepts suggestions and feedback from others.
• Adheres to the professional standards set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking an OR Support Specialist for Ortho Rhode Island in Warwick, RI. This role supports the surgical team, prepares the operating room, handles supplies, and assists with patient movement and room turnover.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Some lifting and PPE use are required; BLS is preferred.