Operating Room Assistant, Full Time, Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team to assist with operating room set-up and turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced or emergency situations
• Ability to multi-task and have strict attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred
• Prior patient care tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Expedite room turnaround times between surgeries by thoroughly clearing, cleaning, and disinfecting beds, tables, and equipment.
• Safely escort surgical patients to and from pre-op, the OR, and post-anesthesia care (PACU). Assist nurses in turning and positioning patients on the operating table.
• Stock non-sterile supplies, linens, masks, and scrub supplies in the OR and sub-sterile core areas.
• Set up specialized equipment (e.g., warming blankets, hydraulic lifts).
• Transport biological specimens and lab samples to the pathology specimen room or clinical lab following confidentiality protocols.
• Obtain blood products from the blood bank.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free, and infection-controlled surgical environment by adhering strictly to universal precautions.

What This Job Offers

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