OR Assistant - Santa Monica Main OR

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Operating Room Assistant II to support the surgical team. Under supervision, you will transport patients, assist with preparing for procedures, and help maintain sterile fields and equipment readiness.

The role is on-site, full-time, with Monday–Friday 14:45–23:15 shifts and rotating weekends and on-call duties. You will work closely with the RN circulator and unit secretary to ensure smooth operation of the OR schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs or more regularly.
• Ability to operate OR equipment and sterilization processes.
• Clear communication with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infection control standards (AORN/AAMI).
• Awareness of safety regulations and patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and assist with preparation for surgery.
• Clean OR suites and maintain storage areas.
• Gather supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Support nursing staff and coordinate with the unit secretary.
• Follow direction from the circulating nurse for patient care.

Skills

Patient transport

OR cleaning

Nursing support

Equipment handling

Infection control

Team communication

Job description

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 1445-2315, rotating weekend and on-call

Posted Date

11/09/2026

Salary Range: $26.94 - 35.55 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33986

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

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• 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.