Operating Room Support Technician

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Connecticut seeks an Operating Room Assistant to support the surgical team by preparing and breaking down case carts, ensuring sterility, and assisting with patient transport.

You will perform environmental cleaning, handle specimens, and follow universal precautions, while maintaining respect for patient dignity and privacy.

Education: high school diploma; experience not required; the role requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check and prepares case carts for surgical procedures referencing surgeon's preference cards in accurate and timely manner.
• Uses SPM to check that instruments scanned to case cart match surgeon's preference card.
• Inventories and restocks OR Supplies as assigned.
• Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the O.R.
• Is sensitive to issues of private space and personal dignity; always knocks before entering a room.
• Assists in patient positioning and/or prepping.
• Obtains support products as requested; example, pillows, sandbags, etc., applying these items under the direction of the R.N.
• Breaks down case carts at end of procedure using universal precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Policies, Guidelines and Standards of Practice related to the work of the Operating Room Assistant.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the OR.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Connecticut seeks an Operating Room Assistant to support the surgical team by preparing and breaking down case carts, ensuring sterility, and assisting with patient transport.

You will perform environmental cleaning, handle specimens, and follow universal precautions, while maintaining respect for patient dignity and privacy.

Education: high school diploma; experience not required; the role requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 20 pounds.