OR Assistant - Santa Monica Main OR

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Santa Monica seeks an Operating Room Assistant II to support patient transport and prep, and to assist nursing staff with perioperative care. This role collaborates with the circulating nurse and Unit Secretary to ensure smooth surgery scheduling and patient flow.

Responsibilities include cleaning OR suites, stocking storage areas, and handling errands related to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Dexterity to operate OR equipment and perform cleaning tasks.
• Clear communication to take directions from nursing staff.
• Ability to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of potential exposure to hazards and infection control.
• Knowledge of sterilizer functions, parameters, and sterility testing.
• Knowledge of disinfectants, germicides, and sterilants.
• Familiarity with infection control standards (AORN, AAMI) and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Clean and prepare operating room suites for procedures.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing patients for surgery and gathering supplies and equipment.
• Maintain storage areas and perform related errands for patient care.
• Collaborate with the Unit Secretary on the surgery schedule.
• Take direction from the circulating nurse for patient care needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control awareness

Sterilization knowledge

Disinfectants knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Job description

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.

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.