OR Support Specialist - Perioperative Care & Transport

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support operating room teams with patient transport, room turnover, and equipment handling. Under Nursing supervision, you will assist with case carts, sterile processing, and routine patient care.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, assisting with surgeries, and ensuring clean, stocked operating areas while maintaining safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under the Nursing Staff.
• Assist with transferring patients to/from OR tables, beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or carts.
• Assist with postmortem care and transport of deceased patient to morgue.

Skills

CPR

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support operating room teams with patient transport, room turnover, and equipment handling. Under Nursing supervision, you will assist with case carts, sterile processing, and routine patient care.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, assisting with surgeries, and ensuring clean, stocked operating areas while maintaining safety and professionalism.