Operating Room Support Specialist — Turnover & Care Team

University Hospitals; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking an OR Assistant to support operating room teams with daily patient care activities. You will clean, disinfect, transport, and stock supplies to ensure smooth case turnover and safe patient flow.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and strict adherence to safety and PHI requirements, with on-the-job training for BLS and infection control as needed. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities to advance within surgical services and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OR cleaning/disinfection experience preferred.
• Able to lift heavy objects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate turnover of operating rooms between cases.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly to enhance patient care and daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Skills

Lifting & moving

CPR Certification

Hazardous waste handling

Positioning equipment knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking an OR Assistant to support operating room teams with daily patient care activities. You will clean, disinfect, transport, and stock supplies to ensure smooth case turnover and safe patient flow.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and strict adherence to safety and PHI requirements, with on-the-job training for BLS and infection control as needed. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities to advance within surgical services and