OR Surgical Assistant: Critical Care & Turnover

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an OR Assistant to function within the care delivery team across Pre-op, Operating Room, PACU, EP Lab and Hybrid OR. The role supports the Surgical team under RN direction, performing delegated patient care interventions and aiding with case turnover and sterile supply handling.

The position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (or related experience) and the ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents.

Qualifications

• Certified nursing assistant or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up oxygen delivery and monitors for patient care during transport.
• Verify patient location and read back to the inpatient unit/floor.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in OR areas and supply rooms; manage par levels and supplies.
• Assist with turnover between procedures and ensure sterile technique per RN/Technologist guidance.
• Interpret the schedule board for room starts, turnover, and patient transport needs.
• Communicate patient information to staff promptly and operate Vocera system.
• Follow block-specific checklists and report equipment repairs or replacements.
• Transport patients between departments and assist with traction services as trained.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Patient transport

Safety procedures

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Vital sign monitors

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an OR Assistant to function within the care delivery team across Pre-op, Operating Room, PACU, EP Lab and Hybrid OR. The role supports the Surgical team under RN direction, performing delegated patient care interventions and aiding with case turnover and sterile supply handling.

The position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (or related experience) and the ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents.