Operating Room Assistant

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

2d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant performs terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy. They assist with positioning and prepping of patients, and safely transfer and transport patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post operatively. The role involves cleaning equipment and returning it to proper storage, maintaining stock in the male and female dressing area, holding area, and scrub sink area, and performing general housekeeping duties daily. The assistant is also proficient in setting up special tables and equipment.

Requirements

• Must have the use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use his/her hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the manipulation of equipment and in the case of the surgery patient.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty (20) feet is necessary, depth perception and distinguish basic colors.
• The position requires frequent long, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, walking on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Works inside with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
• Handling equipment and monitoring supplies.
• Requires communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Strenuous physical effort will required in order to walk, stretch, bend, climb stairs, twist, squat or kneel to move and position the anesthetized patient by lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 51 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment/supplies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy.
• Assists with positioning and prepping of patients.
• Safely transfers and transports patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post operatively.
• Cleans equipment and returns it to proper storage area.
• Maintains male and female dressing area, holding area, and scrub sink area stock.
• Performs general housekeeping duties daily.
• Proficient in setting up special tables and equipment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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