OR Assistant II, Per Diem - Santa Monica Main OR

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (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 and patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will assist with patient transport, prepare operating rooms, gather supplies, and aid nurses and circulators before and during procedures.

The role requires physical stamina (lift up to 50 lbs), strong teamwork, attention to infection control standards, and strict adherence to surgical safety regulations. Shifts vary 0645-1715.

Qualifications

• Must have physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of infection control, sterilization processes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between units and the OR.
• Prepare operating rooms and gather necessary supplies for procedures.
• Assist nursing staff and circulating nurses before and during surgeries.
• Maintain storage areas and perform errands related to patient care.
• Coordinate with Unit Secretary to support the surgery schedule.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Sterilizer knowledge

Operating room equipment

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Varied shifts; as needed, 0645-1715, no calls

Salary Range: $29.44 - 29.44 Hourly

Employment Type

Indefinite

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job: lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs. Or more, constant (80-90% of the time)
• Dexterity to operate equipment.
• Communication skills to take direction or instructions.
• Ability to articulate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of potential exposure to injury of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of sterilizer’s functions, sterilizing parameters, equipment maintenance, sterility tests.
• Knowledge of disinfectants germicides, and sterilants.
• Knowledge of infection control, AORN, and AAMI standards related to job functions.
• Knowledge of government regulations: TJC, Title 22, OSHA, Medical Device Act, Waste Management, Sexual Harassment, and Patient’s Bill of Rights.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.