Operating Room Assistant: Pre Post Unit
About The Position
The Pre-Operative Unit at Hoag Newport Beach supports patients undergoing a wide range of procedures and helps provide a seamless surgical experience. Operating Room Assistants support the perioperative team by facilitating patient flow, transporting patients, preparing and maintaining specialized equipment, coordinating supplies, performing room turnover, and assisting with patient positioning and preparation under the direction of licensed clinical staff. The role works collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and surgical team members to support safe, efficient, and exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California. It includes three acute-care hospitals, sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers, and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. Hoag serves more than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients each year. The organization has provided personalized care since 1952 and offers specialized services through six institutes. Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/procedural environment.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting or six months of experience as an Operating Room/CathLab Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients throughout the perioperative area and assist with patient flow.
- Prepare, clean, assemble, and maintain specialized surgical equipment and supplies.
- Perform room turnover and ensure procedure rooms are ready for the next case.
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and transfers under the direction of the RN, physician, or surgical technologist.
- Coordinate specimen transport and support case readiness.
- Maintain inventory and stock supplies for assigned surgical modalities.
- Serve as a central communication resource and provide patient support while awaiting procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
