Operating Room Assistant

University Hospitals • Beachwood, OH

2d

About The Position

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of operating room activities and patient care. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. Successful performance supports safe, helpful, and courteous care for patients and provides safe, helpful, and courteous support services to operative teams. Tasks are initiated and performed according to established guidelines.

The position requires compliance with policies and standards and protection of patient health information (PHI), including applicable annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures. Department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.

Requirements

• High school equivalent or GED.
• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances; training provided on the job.
• Knowledge of various positioning equipment; training provided on the job.
• CPR skills; training provided on the job.
• Ability to remain in constant motion.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training, provided on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room cleaning and disinfecting experience.
• Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician certification from the Association for Healthcare Environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and prepare rooms for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens, and equipment.
• Support the operative team with requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

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