Operating Room Support Technician (Night Shift)

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a dedicated non-medical support team member for Surgical Services. The role involves transporting patients, assisting in preoperative scrubs, and helping with cleaning, sterilization, and equipment prep in the Operating Room.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, basic math skills, and knowledge of aseptic techniques. This position operates on a night schedule, with weekend rotation, and offers stability within a hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient’s condition and report such to nursing personnel.
• Ability to perform simple numerical calculations to calculate and requisition supplies.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques to ensure proper cleaning of rooms, equipment and materials.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, with ability to perform simple numerical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the surgical suite.
• Reviews preoperative patient charts to ensure forms are signed and tests completed; informs nursing personnel of discrepancies.
• Assists in surgical room prep by ensuring basic supplies are available and equipment is ready.
• Assists in prepping patients for surgery and in preoperative scrubs; lifts and positions patients, supports and holds patients for anesthesia.
• Inventories, requisitions, and stocks supplies to meet anticipated needs in surgical areas.
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials for Surgical Services; transports specimens and cultures to appropriate areas.
• Cleans and maintains Operating Room by cleaning equipment and rooms; assists with sterilization prep.
• Assembles patient record packs of charge slips for procedures.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

English literacy

Numerical calculations

Patient handling awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a dedicated non-medical support team member for Surgical Services. The role involves transporting patients, assisting in preoperative scrubs, and helping with cleaning, sterilization, and equipment prep in the Operating Room.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, basic math skills, and knowledge of aseptic techniques. This position operates on a night schedule, with weekend rotation, and offers stability within a hospital