Operating Room Assistant

About the Role

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams. Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required, training provided on the job)
• Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification (Association for Healthcare Environment) (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances (training provided on the job).
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment (training provided on the job).
• Must have CPR skills (training provided on the job).
• Must be in constant motion.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying: Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Crouching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Handling: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Feeling: Constantly
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly