OR Support Specialist: Patient Care & Sterile Tech

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an ORA Support role to assist the nursing team with opening sterile supplies, holding instruments, and transporting patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher in a busy surgical unit in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities include aseptic handling, inventory checks, and assisting with OR turnover such as cleaning tables, changing linens, and ensuring patient IDs and belongings are secure.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and maintain organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open sterile supplies and hold instruments and extremities.
• Transport patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher.
• Assist with OR turnover: clean tables, mop floors, change trash and linens.
• Assist with inventory counts and securing patient belongings.
• Push/pull and lift patients and objects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient focus

Following directions

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an ORA Support role to assist the nursing team with opening sterile supplies, holding instruments, and transporting patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher in a busy surgical unit in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities include aseptic handling, inventory checks, and assisting with OR turnover such as cleaning tables, changing linens, and ensuring patient IDs and belongings are secure.