Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support surgical teams in our 8-bed operating room suite. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Peri-Operative Nurse, assisting with general department cleaning, case cart preparation, patient transport, and room turnover. The hospital performs a wide range of surgical procedures including general/vascular, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and ophthalmology. As an Orthopedic Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in orthopedic procedures including same-day discharge total joint replacements.
Responsibilities
- Assist surgical teams with operating room support tasks
- Perform general department cleaning and maintenance
- Prepare case carts for surgical procedures
- Transport patients to and from the operating room
- Assist with room turnover between cases
- Run errands as needed to support surgical operations
Schedule
- Full-time position, 1.0 FTE
- Primary shift: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- On-call rotation on weekends and holidays, typically one weekend rotation per 4 weeks and 2 holidays per year
- Shift times may vary to accommodate PTO; department is staffed 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) card through the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous operating room support staff role
- Training as a nursing assistant
- Other patient contact role experience
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid time off
- Choice of insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Immediate 401(k) match
- Discounted tickets to entertainment, social, and sporting events
- Opportunity for professional career growth