Operating Room Assistant (ORA) (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska • Oakview, MO

6d

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant (ORA) supports nursing staff within Surgical Services under the supervision of the Lead Nurse and professional nursing staff. As a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team, the ORA helps set up operating rooms, supports intraoperative patient care—including holding retractors—and turns over rooms to enable efficient operating room scheduling in accordance with OrthoNebraska’s Standards of Care.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, working four 10-hour shifts with variable start and end times between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of employment. At least one year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital is required; operating room experience is preferred.

The role requires providing age-appropriate patient care, communicating effectively to achieve desired outcomes, and promoting teamwork among coworkers and other healthcare professionals. The position is classified as Medium Work and requires passing a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug test. Any offer is contingent on successful completion of these checks and obtaining active licensures required for the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Effective communication skills that support desired outcomes and teamwork.
• Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug test.
• Obtain active licensures required for the job.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Use aseptic technique when working in or around a sterile field.
• Assist the circulating nurse with transporting and properly positioning patients in the operating room.
• Obtain and transport supplies, specimens, blood, and lab work as directed by the circulator during surgical procedures.
• Assist the circulator with preparation of the surgical site.
• Perform between-case cleanup in the operating room.
• Maintain adequate supply stock to support daily operations in the surgical suites.
• Maintain anesthesia supply stock in anesthesia carts.
• Maintain a functional, safe, and clean operating room environment.
• Support quality and cost-effective care.
• Comply with safety activities, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Pursue personal and professional development.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others.
• Perform other assigned duties for which competency has been demonstrated.

What This Job Offers

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