Operating Room Assistant - Full-Time - Hopewell - Day

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

5d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant supports surgical teams and perioperative operations. During surgery, the role assists with retracting, lifting, positioning, and holding body parts, which may involve holding limbs for extended periods during orthopedic procedures. The assistant maintains the sterile field while assisting physicians and nurses and helps set up operating rooms for surgical procedures. The role supports operating room turnover and cleanliness, prepares stretchers, beds, and patients in pre- and post-operative areas, and helps maintain patient flow by transporting patients safely to and from surgery areas. During transport, the assistant monitors patients for changes and reports events. Additional duties include assembling suction equipment, cleaning and remaking stretchers, stocking supplies, disposing of waste, and reprocessing instruments, scopes, and equipment according to protocol. The position requires knowledge of aseptic technique, universal precautions, infection prevention, and isolation procedures. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an eight-hour usual workday and a Monday-through-Friday shift from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $16.50 to $20.24; actual compensation may vary based on factors described in the posting. The role is based in Hopewell.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
AHA Heartsaver AED credential.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to work in a specialized, fast-paced environment.
Ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Patient Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or in related clinical work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist during surgery with retracting, lifting, positioning, and holding body parts.
Maintain the sterile field while assisting physicians and nurses in surgery.
Assist with operating room turnover and maintain cleanliness of perioperative areas, including mopping floors and removing linens and trash.
Prepare stretchers, beds, and patients in pre- and post-operative areas.
Assemble suction equipment; clean and remake stretchers; and stock and check par levels of blankets and pillows in warmers and personal protective equipment.
Transport patients safely to and from surgery areas and assist nursing staff in maintaining scheduled patient flow.
Monitor patients during transport for changes and report patient or transport events.
Assist with setting up operating rooms for surgical procedures.
Strip tables, beds, and stretchers.
Practice aseptic handwashing according to policy.
Dispose of waste materials and reprocess instruments, scopes, and equipment according to protocol.
Apply universal precautions and follow infection-prevention and isolation procedures.
Stock supplies in perioperative areas, including linen, suction supplies, anesthesia supplies, brushes, caps, masks, and shoe covers.
Perform other assigned duties, such as transporting specimens.