OR Assistant

Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking an OR Assistant to support the peri-operative team through efficient organization and collaboration. The role emphasizes safe environmental maintenance, supply handling, and patient care assistance in a busy operating suite.

You will help transport and position patients, assist with case carts, and work with the team to ensure smooth room turnover during 8-hour shifts. Weekend on-call and a 40-hour workweek are required.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: obtain supplies for case carts and sub-sterile areas; ensure cleanliness and safety in the environment.
• Collaboration: work with peri-operative team to ensure smooth workflow and efficient room turnover.
• Patient Care: assist in transporting and positioning patients as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Attention to detail

OR experience

Job description

Job Title: OR AssistantDepartment: ORLocation: Rochester General HospitalHours Per Week: 40Schedule: 8 hour shifts between 7a-7p, Monday-Friday. Weekend on-call requirement.SUMMARYAs an OR Assistant, your exceptional organization and collaboration abilities assist in the operational success of the unit and patient outcomes.RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Maintenance. Obtain supplies required for case carts and sub-sterile areas; responsible for cleanliness and safety of environment for all those within it; transport specimens, cultures and medications within the hospitalCollaboration. Work with team to provide smooth workflow in peri-operative setting; work as a team to accomplish room turnoverPatient Care. Assist in the transporting and positioning of patients as directedRequired Qualifications:NonePreferred Qualifications:One (1) year of patient care and/or operating room experience in an accredited hospitalBasic computer skillsDemonstrated understanding of aseptic techniqueExcellent communication skills and attention to detailEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask-fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts.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:$17.85 - $20.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14621The 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.