OR Aide

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Gouverneur Hospital is seeking an OR Aide (1199 GH) to provide essential surgical support in the operating room.

You will prepare anesthesia equipment, assist anesthesia providers, maintain room cleanliness between cases, restock supplies, and help with patient positioning, all while adhering to infection control standards.

This per diem, day-shift role requires sterility experience and a high school diploma; union 1199 SEIU (GH) participation is noted.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sterility and cleaning in a sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains Anesthesia equipment and supplies as directed by Anesthesia Providers.
• Assist anesthesia providers as directed.
• Responsible for surgical room cleanliness and turning over rooms between surgeries, maintains operating rooms and support areas. Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assist with inventory control including but not limited to restocking anesthesia supplies.
• Assist in moving and positioning patients.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Delivers appropriate equipment to specified areas. Examples include orthopedic equipment, inpatient beds, ambulatory stretchers, and patient positioning devices.

Skills

Sterility procedures

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: OR Aide (1199 GH)Department: Operating RoomLocation: Gouverneur HospitalSchedule: Days 7am-3:30pm (Per Diem)POSITION SUMMARY:The OR Aide provides essential operational and clinical support within the operating room environment to ensuresafe, efficient, and timely surgical procedures. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesiaequipment and supplies, assisting anesthesia providers as directed, and ensuring operating rooms are properlycleaned, disinfected, and turned over between cases in accordance with infection control and safety standards.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:· Prepares and maintains Anesthesia equipment and supplies as directed by Anesthesia Providers.· Assist anesthesia providers as directed.· Responsible for surgical room cleanliness and turning over rooms between surgeries, maintains operating rooms and support areas. Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.· Monitor and assist with inventory control including but not limited to restocking anesthesia supplies.· Assist in moving and positioning patients.· Participate in performance improvement projects.· Delivers appropriate equipment to specified areas. Examples include but are not limited to orthopedic equipment, inpatient beds, ambulatory stretchers, and patient positioning devices.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:· Previous experience in sterility and cleaning in a sterile environment.· High School Diploma/ EquivalentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:N/ARequired Licensure/Certification:N/AUNION:1199 SEIU (GH)Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligibleEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$19.01 - $28.79The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.