OR Aide

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an OR Aide for Gouverneur Hospital. The role provides essential operating room support, including preparing anesthesia equipment, assisting providers, and ensuring sterile room turnover between cases. Per diem schedule includes daytime hours (7am-3:30pm).

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in a sterile environment. Union: 1199 SEIU (GH); physical requirements apply; compensation ranges per posted pay scale.

Qualifications

• Experience with sterility in surgical environments.
• Ability to restock and manage anesthesia supplies.
• Experience in handling surgical equipment and maintaining rooms between surgeries.
• Ability to move and position patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains anesthesia equipment and supplies as directed.
• Assist anesthesia providers as directed.
• Ensure surgical rooms are cleaned and turned over between surgeries in accordance with infection control policies.
• Monitor and assist with inventory control including restocking anesthesia supplies.
• Assist in moving and positioning patients.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Deliver equipment to specified areas (e.g., orthopedic equipment, beds, stretchers, positioning devices).

Skills

Sterility procedures

Infection control

Equipment handling

Patient positioning

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Job Title: OR Aide (1199 GH) Department: Operating Room Location: Gouverneur Hospital Schedule: Days 7am-3:30pm (Per Diem)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The OR Aide provides essential operational and clinical support within the operating room environment to ensure safe, efficient, and timely surgical procedures. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, assisting anesthesia providers as directed, and ensuring operating rooms are properly cleaned, 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/ Equivalent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

N/A

Required Licensure/Certification:

N/A

UNION:

1199 SEIU (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

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 - $28.79 The 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 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. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.