Operating Room Attendant

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is seeking an Operating Room Attendant to join their team. This role involves performing decontamination procedures, managing supplies, transporting patients and equipment, and assisting the surgical team. The position requires adherence to safety standards and efficient task management to support surgical operations. UT Southwestern offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Graduate of formal program or documented on-job training
• 1 year to 3 years of experience in a hospital
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Operating room attendant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs proper Operating Room decontamination procedures after each surgical procedure and as deemed necessary by surgical team.
• Collects and discards hospital waste using appropriate color-coded bag system.
• Performs duties using Standards Precautions and OSHA guidelines.
• Orders, stocks, and monitors usage of routine Operating Room Attendant supplies, blankets, surgical solutions, hair covers, shoe covers, masks, scrub, brushes, and plastic liners at designated areas throughout surgical environment.
• Transports and retrieves patients, patient floor and ICU beds, instruments, supplies, equipment, and labs to and from surgery and various other destinations throughout hospital and campus in timely and efficient manner.
• Dons sterile gloves and any necessary personal protective equipment to assist Operating Room staff with transferring, prepping, and/or positioning surgical patient.
• Operates standard Operating Room equipment properly, safely and efficiently.
• Responds to all reasonable requests, overhead pages, and beeps timely.
• Completes all on-call duties in timely and efficient manner and acts as first-line resource person to surgical team while on-call.
• Organizes and prioritizes Operating Room Attendant tasks based on surgical schedule and identified need.
• Performs all Operating Room Attendant duties in manner that is cost effective without compromising quality patient care.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
• Distributes Operating Room schedule throughout hospital and campus in efficient and timely manner.
• Monitors and maintains Operating Room stretchers, beds, scrub sinks, and hallways for cleanliness and safety.
• Prepares, maintains, and dissembles Operating Room Attendant utility carts on daily basis.
• Serves as technical subject matter expert, resource person, and/or preceptor to Operating Room staff and new Operating Room Attendants.
• Completes written clinical performance evaluations form in timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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