Operating Room Support Technician

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support sterile processing, cleaning, biohazard waste handling, linen distribution, and supply restocking for the OR. You will assist in the OR with limited patient contact under supervision of the RN Circulator and staff, ensuring safety and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to move and transport supplies and occasionally assist with patient positioning as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to follow hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of the operating rooms.
• Demonstrates ability to clean and damp dust vents and high surface areas.
• Appropriately utilizes the Universal Protocol as directed.
• Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, and horizontal surfaces, according to assigned schedule and infection control standards.
• Soiled linen is collected in closed bags and transported to laundry receptacle.
• Assists with proper positioning of patients when directed to do so.
• Performs duties such as Dusting, surface disinfection, mopping, sweeping, and buffing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of handling both regular and Biohazard trash and containers.
• Turnovers are timely while maintaining attention to detail by having proper room set-up, including suction canisters
• Terminal cleaning
• Safe transports patients with concern for patient comfort and safety.
• Handles specimens competently and in a timely manner anticipating the needs of the surgical team according to the daily schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support sterile processing, cleaning, biohazard waste handling, linen distribution, and supply restocking for the OR. You will assist in the OR with limited patient contact under supervision of the RN Circulator and staff, ensuring safety and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to move and transport supplies and occasionally assist with patient positioning as