Operating Room Aide

The Operating Room Aide provides medical and clinical support services in a dynamic surgical setting, assisting with patient care and procedural support. This entry-level clinical technologist role focuses on maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment, including room turnover and setup, patient transport, equipment preparation, and inventory management. You will work under the general supervision of operating room leaders in a fast-paced clinical setting that includes an advanced cardiac surgery program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room turnover, including wiping down equipment and setting up specialized OR tables and equipment for procedures
• Transport patients from surgical floors to the OR suite and other hospital areas
• Transport equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens to and from the OR and other departments
• Work as a liaison with Central Processing to ensure delivery of kits and sterile items throughout surgical cases
• Assist the clinical care team with patient transfer from the OR table to the patient's bed
• Ensure OR tables and positioning devices are safely secured and ready to support patients
• Assist with patient positioning for surgical procedures and hold extremities during skin preparation
• Maintain cleanliness of all procedural areas, including inner and outer core zones of surgical suites
• Manage medical gas tank exchanges safely, monitoring PSI levels and responding to alarms
• Maintain fluid and linen restocking inside OR room warmers and fluid carts, with accurate expiration date labeling
• Return unopened case carts, kits, and scopes to Central Processing and assist with return of used carts to decontamination
• Maintain biohazard sharps containers and exchange for clean bins as needed
• Maintain general cleanliness of linen, trash, and recycling receptacles
• Respond to Vocera calls in a timely manner and log into respective groups at shift start
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized OR tables, accessories, and equipment to support the clinical care team
• Rotate through procedural units as oriented
• Assist leadership with process improvement initiatives focused on safety and efficiency
• Adhere to JCAHO, CMS, DPH, and HIPAA regulations
• Maintain collaborative team relationships and contribute to a positive work environment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• One year of experience working in an operating room or surgical area in a hospital

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, reach, carry, push, and pull 40-50 pounds or more
• Ability to stand or sit for a combination of eight hours or the length of assignment
• Ability to perceive sounds such as phones, beepers, alarms, and equipment buzzers
• Clear near and far vision with ability to distinguish colors and color codes on instrumentation
• Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids, lasers, electrical equipment, and radiation waves
• Demonstrated manual dexterity to perform assigned duties

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards
• Flexibility with schedule and adherence to operating room on-call policy
• Ability to take direction and follow through on assignments without reminder
• Ability to prioritize assignments and tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
• Knowledge of different patient positions used in the operating room
• Knowledge and use of universal precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform all duties and maintain written records
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level
• Proactive customer service orientation

Schedule and On-Call Requirements

• Must comply with on-call requirements and responsibilities
• Must be able to clock in for on-call shifts within 45 minutes of being called

Compensation

• Base pay range: $17.00 - $20.77 per hour (based on full-time equivalent)
• Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth