Operating Room Assistant

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant supports timely and efficient operating room and case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing, dispensing, and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies, and instruments, and by opening sterile supplies and instruments. The role also helps maintain operating room readiness through patient transportation, positioning, and room preparation, and assists nursing staff with room preparation, patient circulation, and other duties as needed. The assistant may precept new O. R. Assistants.

The position has a variable shift and 40 scheduled weekly hours. During a 3–4 month orientation, the candidate must be available to work 7 a.m.–3 p.m., five days a week, before moving to an assigned shift. The work is in a fast-paced environment and requires being on one's feet for at least eight hours a day and lifting 20–25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work on one's feet in a fast-paced environment for a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Ability to lift 20–25 pounds.
• Availability to work 7 a.m.–3 p.m., five days a week, for 3–4 months during orientation before entering the assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

• Additional college-level science courses in aseptic technique, human anatomy/body mechanics, surgical procedures, or medical terminology.
• Ability to perform under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to learn quickly on the job and accept feedback.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gather, check, organize, dispense, and/or process equipment, gas cylinders, supplies, and instruments for room and case turnover.
• Open sterile supplies and instruments.
• Precept new O. R. Assistants as needed.
• Assist with operating room readiness, including patient transportation, positioning, and room preparation.
• Position patients for procedures.
• Assist nursing staff with room preparation, patient circulation, and other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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