Operating Room Support Specialist Flexible Shifts

UNC Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks an Operating Room Assistant to join the perioperative team. This per diem role supports the operating room by transporting specimens, preparing cases, and helping maintain sterile and safe conditions onsite.

The position requires Nurse Aide training (Level I or II) and a high school diploma, with certification and licensure in NC preferred. A valid BCLS card is required, with at least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of state approved Level I or II Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, safe, quality patient care within scope of practice.
• Transports specimens according to policies and guidelines.
• Performs daily cleaning in assigned areas according to established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Obtains blood and blood products from the Blood Bank per policy.
• Identifies and transports patients within, from and to the operating rooms per policy.
• Assists in transporting case carts to decontamination area.
• Monitors fluid and warmer temperatures per protocol and keeps warmers stocked.
• Applies knowledge of proper positioning of patients and prepping techniques to assist surgical teammates as needed.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of medical gas cylinders and is knowledgeable in the care and handling of cylinders.
• Follows established policy and procedures for transporting patient to the morgue.
• Prepares for surgical cases based on patient needs. Is knowledgeable of equipment functions and role in surgical procedures. Transports and cleans specialized equipment.
• Responds appropriately to emergency and code situations. Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations.
• Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
• Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, exhibits high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive and ethical care for patients.
• Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
• Contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety of the operating room by working cooperatively, respectfully and with integrity.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

English communication

Computer basics

Multitasking

Education

Level I or II Nurse Aide training

High School Diploma

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks an Operating Room Assistant to join the perioperative team. This per diem role supports the operating room by transporting specimens, preparing cases, and helping maintain sterile and safe conditions onsite.

The position requires Nurse Aide training (Level I or II) and a high school diploma, with certification and licensure in NC preferred. A valid BCLS card is required, with at least one year of healthcare experience preferred.