Operating Room Assistant - Providence Anchorage

Providence • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision the Operating Room Assistant II provides general support to Nursing staff in the Operating Room. Activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care. OR Assistants handle equipment and supplies, clean and decontaminate Operating Rooms and equipment, transport patients, and operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room. Assists with providing patient care in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Lead OR assist. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 6 months Internal OR Assistant I candidates: Operating Room Assistant experience with completion of Operating Room Assistant competency program.
• 1 year External candidates: Experience as Operating Room Assistant or equivalent in a hospital based operating room.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework/Training: Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates patient focused care.
• Handling equipment and supplies.
• Cleaning and decontaminating Operating Rooms and equipment.
• Transporting patients.
• Operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room.
• Assisting with providing patient care in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Lead OR assist.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

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