OR Support Specialist – Fast-Paced Surgical Team

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Associate to support the day-to-day operating room workflow. The role involves assisting nurses, technologists, and runners, helping with patient transfer and positioning, and handling supply logging for procedures.

The position is full-time with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule in a high-paced OR environment. High school diploma or GED and BCLS certification are required, with prior OR exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operating room setting or related anesthesia tech/aid roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced OR with strong teamwork and turnover.
• Good communication skills and familiarity with OR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the board runner, staff nurses, and surgical technologists in daily unit operations.
• Help with transfer and positioning of the surgical patient.
• Charge and credit supplies for procedures using the surgeon preference card.
• Perform routine tasks to support licensed personnel during cases.

Skills

OR experience

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University Health Truman Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Associate to support the day-to-day operating room workflow. The role involves assisting nurses, technologists, and runners, helping with patient transfer and positioning, and handling supply logging for procedures.

The position is full-time with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule in a high-paced OR environment. High school diploma or GED and BCLS certification are required, with prior OR exposure preferred.