Operating Room Assistant

Operating Room Assistant

Contract: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights – Rotating

Shift Hours: Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

Job Summary

The Operating Room Assistant supports the perioperative team by receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the operating room. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, cleaning equipment, and ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, transport, and assist with the care of patients in the perioperative area.
• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens according to hospital policies.
• Clean and maintain operating rooms, patient care equipment, and supplies.
• Practice aseptic techniques and follow infection control standards.
• Stock supplies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist with patient care activities such as shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulation, and repositioning.
• Receive and clean instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms.
• Identify and remove equipment tagged as broken and follow appropriate procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance, quality control, preventive maintenance, and improvement activities.
• Attend equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, staff, managers, and physicians.
• Complete assigned duties accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Prioritize workload and use available resources effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Follow all department, hospital, regulatory, and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in training and cross-training activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and adapt to different assignments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new equipment, procedures, and workflows quickly.
• Basic knowledge of CPR and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.