Operating Room Assistant

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant functions as part of the Operating Room team to facilitate operating room efficiency while following applicable guidelines, protocols, and policies. The role includes cleaning and preparing operating rooms and surrounding areas, performing terminal cleans, maintaining cleaning and turnover supplies, transporting specimens, blood products, equipment, and supplies, and assisting with patient positioning and transport under the direction of an RN. The assistant also maintains adequate levels of blankets and fluids in warming cabinets.

This is an entry-level, day-shift position in the OR Operating Room-Main department at John C. Lincoln, 250 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. The listed pay is $18 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to six months of related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course C certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or specialized training, or college study in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Related coursework, seminars, and/or certifications preferred.
• One year of experience in a healthcare environment, or being a college student in a healthcare-related field, preferred.
• CSPD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean operating rooms, OR furniture and equipment, scrub sink areas, clean cores, and hallways according to guidelines.
• Remove trash, soiled linen, and suction containers and transport them to the assigned area.
• Make up the OR bed and return OR furniture to its designated place; maintain orderliness throughout the surgical suite.
• Perform terminal cleans of all operating rooms according to HonorHealth guidelines.
• Assist with case cart preparation and transportation; supply, retrieve, and return specialized equipment based on the type of surgery.
• Maintain inventory of linens and certain supplies in the sub-sterile area and operating room.
• Identify used supplies, dispose of them, and replace them with new clean or sterile supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning under the direction of an RN and obtain appropriate positioning devices and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient transports under the direction of an RN.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory using standard precautions and obtain blood and blood products from the laboratory.
• Maintain adequate levels of blankets and fluids in warming cabinets.
• May assist with preparation and assembly of basic equipment used during surgery under the direction of a supervisor and/or department leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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