Operating Room Aide - Evenings

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Who we are looking for The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Communication
Computer Literacy
Medical Devices And Tools
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of operating room support and operating room cleaning duties.
Follows special cleaning and trash handling techniques, as required.
Assists with operating room set-up, patient transport, equipment procurement, and room turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling.
When directed will pick supplies and set up appropriate trays for add-on and next day cases.
Maintains supply and stock supplies by adhering to established par levels, rotating and organizing stock and monitoring for expiration dates.
Documents temperature readings of all fluid and blanket warmers and adjust accordingly.
Assists with the positioning, lifting, and transporting of patients.
Assists with delivering supplies and equipment as needed to operating rooms.
Dry mops and damp disinfect all aspects of assigned areas.
Disinfects operating rooms upon completion of surgical procedures as designated by the infection control policies.
Collects trash and waste, and soiled linen including reline containers with trash bags.
Handles trash and soiled linen and transports trash to designated area as designated by infection control policies.
Reports maintenance repair needs and unsafe conditions to coordinator.
Reports the finding of misplaced patient belongings or hospital equipment to the appropriate parties, i.e. Nursing or Security.
Assists in moving equipment and operating room beds.
Prepares stretchers and beds for post-op patients.
Participates in Joint Commission mandated educational programs.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance