Operating Room Assistant, Full Time, Days
Core
Assists the multidisciplinary surgical team with operating room setup, turnover, patient transport, and environmental control to enable efficient surgical scheduling.
Role type
Operating Room Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Operational readiness of surgical suites for patient procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient transport and positioning, OR equipment setup, sterile and non-sterile supply management, specimen handling, infection control protocols, heavy lifting and physical stamina
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) or Medical Assistant (MA) certification, prior patient care tech experience
Responsibilities
Expedite room turnaround by clearing, cleaning, and disinfecting OR equipment; Safely escort patients to/from OR and PACU; Stock OR supplies and linens; Set up specialized surgical equipment; Transport biological specimens to pathology labs; Maintain infection-controlled environment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff