Operating Room Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center's Surgery Department is seeking a Part-Time Operating Room Assistant to support surgical operations and maintain the operating room environment. In this role, you will work alongside the surgical team to ensure patient safety, maintain sterile conditions, and support efficient surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy
• Assist with positioning and prepping of patients for surgery
• Safely transfer and transport patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post-operatively
• Clean equipment and return it to proper storage areas
• Maintain male and female dressing areas, holding areas, and scrub sink area stock
• Perform general housekeeping duties daily
• Set up special tables and equipment as needed
• Provide direct patient care as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse
• Act in a supportive role for other staff members

Clinical Setting

This position is based in the Surgery Department at Carolinas Medical Center. You will work in an operating room environment with exposure to blood borne pathogens, chemicals, fumes, and dust. The setting includes occasional intermittent noise and temperature and humidity changes.

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Various schedule with frequent long or irregular work hours
• Rotating shifts required

Physical Requirements

• Must have full use of both hands and all fingers for gripping, speed work, and precision manipulation of equipment
• Vision and hearing adequate for distances up to 20 feet; depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors required
• Ability to walk on hard surfaces for extended periods
• Ability to work near moving equipment
• Strenuous physical effort required including walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, squatting, and kneeling
• Must be able to lift and support 51 pounds when handling patients and medical equipment/supplies
• Ability to move and position anesthetized patients by lifting, pushing, and pulling

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Compensation

• Pay range: $18.85 - $28.30 per hour
• Base compensation determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay available for shift differentials and on-call duties
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

This position is not benefits-eligible. However, Advocate Health offers comprehensive Total Rewards programs for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance programs. Eligibility depends on FTE or employment status.