OR Assistant Lead

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Lead OR Assistant to support the operating room team, delivering high-quality patient care from neonates to geriatrics under supervision of RNs or LPNs.

The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and maintaining competency with peri-operative procedures and equipment. Schedule is full-time, with early morning hours from 0630-1500, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years as an OR Assistant required.
• CNA I or II preferred.
• Able to interpret information to identify patient needs and modify care for age-related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and peri-operative functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Communicate effectively with the team and patients.
• Demonstrate and maintain clinical and professional competencies as per policies.
• Coordinate priorities in peri-operative services under supervision.
• Provide patient positioning and use of surgical equipment training.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

The Lead OR Assistant delivers the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understand how he or she contributes to the health system’s vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. The Lead OR Assistant is responsible for assisting with unit and patient needs from the neonate to geriatric under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

What You'll Do

• Essential Functions
• Assists with patient care and treatments.
• Assists with functions and provides a safe and clean environment for patient and team members.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures, and protocols, as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.
• Organizes, prioritizes and coordinates various responsibilities related to peri-operative services.
• Provides training and direction with appropriate patient positions for surgical procedures.
• Provides education and training with use of surgical equipment.
• Serves as a resource for various assigned tasks.
• Collaborates with Clinical Coordinator and or Nurse Manager to identify opportunities to improve.
• Actively participates in Shared Governance.
• Assists in maintaining the security of medications by immediately.
• Alerting pharmacy or nursing personnel of unsecured medications.
• Emptying any medications sent by the pneumatic tube system and forwarding those to nursing personnel, if applicable.
• Ensuring that medication areas are only accessible to approved designated team members.
• Non-Essential Functions
• All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years as an OR Assistant, required.
• Licensure/Certification: CNAI or II, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Has the ability to interpret information to identify patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her specific needs. Has the knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s’) age. Comprehends written and oral communication. Must demonstrate a satisfactory performance level during the training program.
• Full-time work schedule: 0630-1500 Mon-Fri

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.