OR Assistant - Santa Monica Main OR

University of California; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California in Santa Monica is seeking an Operating Room Assistant II to support surgical teams by transporting patients, preparing rooms, and assisting nurses during procedures. You will help gather supplies, maintain storage areas, and perform related errands to ensure smooth OR operations.

Under supervision, you will learn sterilization practices, work with the unit secretary, and follow circulating nurse directions to uphold patient safety and compliance with infection

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical requirements: lift, carry, push or pull 50 lbs or more.
• 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 hazardous materials and infection control standards.

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.
• Gather supplies and maintain storage areas.
• Run errands related to patient care and coordinate with the unit secretary.

Skills

Physical endurance

Dexterity

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control knowledge

Tools

Sterilizer operation

Sterility testing

Disinfection procedures

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.