Operating Room Attendant - Evening

Memorial Hermann Health System

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Attendant prepares patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. The role supports safe and efficient patient care by helping prepare and transport patients and by transporting supplies, information, specimens, and products between departments. This position is based at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the physical preparation of patients and the physical environment before surgery, according to the age and needs of the patient or population served.
• Transport and transfer patients as necessary.
• Serve as a porter between departments, ensuring medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure safe patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, while meeting budgetary specifications for time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department-based goals that contribute to the organization's success and serve as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann's service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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