Surgical OR Support Specialist: Patient Prep & Operations

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an OR Attendant to prepare patients and the environment prior to surgery while supporting nursing and surgical teams. The role includes coordinating non-clinical and ancillary services to maintain unit efficiency and quality of care.

Work hours are days, Monday through Friday, with a 6:30 am–3:00 pm shift. Requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS/CPR, and 3+ years in healthcare; CST is preferred. Strong communication and inventory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR required; CST preferred.
• Minimum 3 years healthcare experience; OR experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand/walk, stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication; knowledge of medical terminology; customer service skills.
• Basic math and computer software skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical preparation of patient and environment per age/needs of patient/population served.
• Ensure required medical supplies, information, and products are delivered in a timely fashion; transfer patients as necessary.
• Accept delivery of merchandise and update the inventory control system; maintain master filing system.
• Maintain inventory and select supplies according to surgery posted.
• Monitor and distribute inventory requirements; ensure accuracy of automated records.
• Collaborate with Materials Management to ensure adequate supplies are kept within the department and available to other departments as needed.
• Count, compare and document differences between received items and shipping bills; report damaged materials.
• Attach receiving documents to merchandise and deliver to the appropriate department.
• Identify and resolve unit operational problems; collaborate with manager/coordinator as needed.
• Coordinate and maintain non-clinical and ancillary services (environmental, maintenance, central supplies) within the department.
• Ensure storage areas and bulk closets are clean and compliant with policies.
• Accurately sterilize instruments and supplies under RN or Surgical Tech supervision.
• Retrieve malfunctioning equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies within budgetary specs.
• Promote professional growth and participate in mandatory/continuing education; mentor and support staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, personalized experiences and model service standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

English communication

Patient service

Stand/walk/lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an OR Attendant to prepare patients and the environment prior to surgery while supporting nursing and surgical teams. The role includes coordinating non-clinical and ancillary services to maintain unit efficiency and quality of care.

Work hours are days, Monday through Friday, with a 6:30 am–3:00 pm shift. Requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS/CPR, and 3+ years in healthcare; CST is preferred. Strong communication and inventory skills are essential.