Operating Room Assistant GS

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

1h • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant supports the surgical team by helping maintain timeliness, cleanliness, and orderliness in the operating room and surrounding areas. The role assists nursing staff to support safe and efficient patient care, transports blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services, stocks supplies, assists with patient transportation, and performs other errands and support tasks as assigned. The position is located at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to perform basic computations.
• Ability to work well with other team members.
• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to work alternate shifts, including weekends, and overtime to meet patient-care and departmental needs.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous medical experience in an acute care setting, such as Surgical Services Aide, OR Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, central sterile technician, or other medical experience.
• Medical terminology.
• CNA or other clinical/surgical certification.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain orderliness in assigned department spaces.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Complete additional errands and support tasks as assigned to facilitate departmental operations.

What This Job Offers

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