OR Assistant II, Per Diem – Santa Monica Main OR

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Operating Room Assistant II to support surgical teams in a world-class health organization. Under direct supervision, you will transport patients, assist with prepping for surgery, and help maintain sterile and stocked operating room suites.

You will work closely with nurses, unit secretaries, and circulating staff to gather supplies, manage storage areas, and perform errands related to patient care, ensuring smooth schedules and safe patient flow

Qualifications

• Experience supporting surgical teams or OR staff is desirable.
• Ability to follow direction from nursing staff and surgeons.
• Excellent bedside manner and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Assist nurses and circulators in preparing patients for surgery.
• Clean and maintain operating room suites and stock supplies.
• Gather equipment and maintain storage areas for the OR.
• Perform errands related to patient care as needed.
• Coordinate with Unit Secretary and follow the surgery schedule.

Skills

Patient transport

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Work Location Santa Monica,CA Job #33355 Work Hours Varied shifts; as needed, 0645-1715, no calls Employment Type 6 – Staff- Per Diem Duration Indefinite Salary Range $29.44-29.44 Hourly Posted Date September 23, 2026 Bargaining Unit AFSCME – EX Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

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Description
Take on a rewarding role in a world-class health organization. The Operating Room Assistant II is under direct supervision of the Operating Room Assistant III lead, Clinical Specialist, Charge Nurse and RN circulator in the performance of job duties. The O.R. Assistant II is responsible for patient transport, cleaning of the operating room suites, and assistance to nursing staff in preparing patients for surgery, gathering supplies and equipment, maintenance of storage areas and performing necessary errands related to patient care. The incumbent also works closely with the Unit Secretary in carrying out activities related to the surgery schedule. The incumbent also takes direction from the circulating nurse for patient care needs.
MONICA
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