Surgical OR Support Specialist

Community Health Systems; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team by preparing the OR, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical support during procedures under the supervision of the surgical team.

You will handle instruments, maintain sterile technique, position patients, and aid in room turnover, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support.
• 1-2 years perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room setup and ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile before procedures.
• Position patients and assist with transport, prepping, and draping per established protocols.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Maintain a sterile field and assist with infection prevention practices throughout the procedure.
• Assist with surgical site cleanup and room turnover between procedures, ensuring readiness for the next case.
• Support the care team in monitoring patient safety and comfort during preparation and recovery.
• Collaborate with team members, following direction from the circulating nurse, scrub tech, or surgeon to support workflow.
• Check and stock supplies in the OR or procedure areas, ensuring availability of materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic surgical instruments, sterile technique, and OR safety protocols.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines, ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Follow instructions in fast-paced env

Interpersonal / team collaboration

Attention to detail / reliability

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team by preparing the OR, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical support during procedures under the supervision of the surgical team.

You will handle instruments, maintain sterile technique, position patients, and aid in room turnover, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.