Operating Room Transport Specialist

Physician Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Assistant for a rotating full-time schedule in Chicago. The role supports OR operations, including patient transport, instrument handling, and equipment readiness.

A High School diploma and BLS certification are required, with on-call duties and weekend coverage. You will collaborate with nursing and surgical teams within the Northwestern Memorial system to ensure safe, efficient case flow and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS (Provider) certification through the American Heart Association required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports surgical specimens and blood products as directed.
• Operates case carts and instrument transport within OR suites.
• Transports surgical patients and assists with patient positioning.
• Cleans and prepares operating rooms and supplies for next cases.
• Maintain logs and documentation for equipment and supplies.

Education

High School graduate

BLS (Provider) through the American Heart Association

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Assistant for a rotating full-time schedule in Chicago. The role supports OR operations, including patient transport, instrument handling, and equipment readiness.

A High School diploma and BLS certification are required, with on-call duties and weekend coverage. You will collaborate with nursing and surgical teams within the Northwestern Memorial system to ensure safe, efficient case flow and high-quality patient care.