OR Assistant - Full-Time
Rochester Regional Health•Village of Clifton Springs, NY
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
The OR Assistant supports the operational success of the Surgical Services unit and patient outcomes through organization and collaboration. The role helps maintain a safe, clean peri-operative environment, supports supply and case-cart preparation, and assists with patient transport and positioning as directed. The position is based at Clifton Springs Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of aseptic technique.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- The role involves heavy clinical physical demands, including continual lifting of more than 50 pounds; pushing and pulling patients or equipment; working in physically awkward or restrictive positions; maintaining balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing fine and gross motor tasks; and high sensory acuity. It also involves significant emotional and cognitive demands, including urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively under pressure. Common environmental exposures include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Mask-fit testing, TB screening, and extended or on-call shifts may be required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care and/or operating room experience in an accredited hospital is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain supplies required for case carts and sub-sterile areas.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the environment for everyone in it.
- Transport specimens, cultures, and medications within the hospital.
- Work with the team to support smooth workflow in the peri-operative setting.
- Collaborate with the team to accomplish room turnover.
- Assist in transporting and positioning patients as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
