Operating Room Technician: Surgical Support & Prep

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer 401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

E2E assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

UNC Health Appalachian is seeking an Operating Room Assistant (OR-A) to support surgical teams by preparing, cleaning, and organizing operating rooms for procedures. You will help manage surgical instruments, assist with turnover, and ensure sterile conditions throughout procedures.

Starting compensation is $16.00 per hour or more, based on education and experience. This non-exempt role includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement with employer match, PTO, tuition

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in operating room or surgical setting preferred.
• Completion of required in-house orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating rooms before, during, and after procedures.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are clean and sterilized.
• Assist with OR setup and maintain sterile conditions throughout procedures.
• Assist with safe patient positioning and movement of equipment.
• Support efficient turnover of operating rooms between procedures.
• Serve as a runner for urgent clinical materials such as lab specimens and blood products.
• Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and staff to support patient care.
• Maintain infection control standards and safety protocols.
• Respond to urgent needs or emergencies in the surgical environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

UNC Health Appalachian is seeking an Operating Room Assistant (OR-A) to support surgical teams by preparing, cleaning, and organizing operating rooms for procedures. You will help manage surgical instruments, assist with turnover, and ensure sterile conditions throughout procedures.

Starting compensation is $16.00 per hour or more, based on education and experience. This non-exempt role includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement with employer match, PTO, tuition