Surgical OR Assistant - Weekend Shifts & Team Support

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an OR support role to assist with safe patient handling and maintaining a clean, prepared surgical environment under nurse direction. Responsibilities include restocking supplies, transporting materials, positioning patients, and ensuring a safe turnover of the operating room.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the surgical team, adherence to sterile technique, and participation in competency validation and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to complete department skill validation and competency testing.
• Demonstrated effective customer service, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and restock operating rooms with supplies and equipment.
• Prepare, open, and transport supplies for procedures; assist with patient positioning.
• Assist with timely, safe turnover of the operating room.
• Support medication handling under supervision and complete required training.
• Communicate with the surgical team and participate in staff development.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Verbal & nonverbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Competency testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Novant Health is seeking an OR support role to assist with safe patient handling and maintaining a clean, prepared surgical environment under nurse direction. Responsibilities include restocking supplies, transporting materials, positioning patients, and ensuring a safe turnover of the operating room.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the surgical team, adherence to sterile technique, and participation in competency validation and ongoing training.