Operating Room Assistant I - Full Time

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

4d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant I supports surgical services by sterilizing operating rooms, assisting with patient positioning and preparation, safely transferring and transporting patients, and cleaning and storing equipment. The role also maintains supplies in dressing, holding, and scrub sink areas, performs daily housekeeping, and sets up special tables and equipment. The position requires frequent walking and physical effort to move and position patients and equipment, as well as communication with patients and hospital staff.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to use both hands and all fingers for gripping, speed work, and precision manipulation of equipment and in the care of surgery patients.
• Must have vision and hearing for distances up to 20 feet, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors.
• Must have communication skills, both oral and written, to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Must be able to lift and support 51 pounds while handling patients and medical equipment or supplies.
• Must be able to walk, stretch, bend, climb stairs, twist, squat, or kneel to move and position anesthetized patients.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy.
• Assist with positioning and prepping patients.
• Safely transfer and transport patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post-operatively.
• Clean equipment and return it to the proper storage area.
• Maintain stock in male and female dressing areas, the holding area, and the scrub sink area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties daily.
• Set up special tables and equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed