Operating Room Aide in the OR, Full-Time (8:30a-5:00p)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Aide to join their Operating Room team. This is a full-time position, working 80 hours bi-weekly, typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Operating Room Aide is a vital part of the healthcare team, responsible for ensuring surgical cases have the necessary supplies and equipment, and assisting with room cleanup after procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe environment for quality patient care, working under the direct supervision of the Operating Room Charge Nurse and OR Manager. Northwestern Medical Center values its employees and offers a generous benefits package designed to support employee health, work-life balance, and financial security.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and typing skills a plus.
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• VT Licensed Nursing Assistance license preferred.
• One year’s experience in medical field preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Aides with anesthesia-related supplies and assists with anesthesia needs throughout the day.
• Reports any issues to OR Charge Nurse.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels in Anesthesia and specialty carts.
• Transports stretchers and beds as needed for operating rooms.
• Prints up preference cards, picks cases and assembles case carts for future cases and same day add-on cases.
• Maintains Supplies and organization of equipment room.
• Maintains adequate stock of all PPE at OR entrance and locker rooms.
• Maintains supplies in Operating Room cupboards.
• Maintains glideslope supplies as well as A-line and Central line kits.
• Assures that linen and fluids are adequately stocked in warmers daily.
• Assists with cleaning operating rooms at completion of each case in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
• Proactively assists with turnover including managing OR equipment and assisting with room turnover to ensure fluid running of department.
• Participates in gathering and putting away equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Assists in other areas of Surgical Services Central Sterile when OR schedule allows.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by charge nurse and/or OR manager.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED