Operating Room Assistant

St. Charles Health System's Operating Room is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to maintain cleanliness and support operations in the OR environment. In this relief position with a variable schedule, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe operating room environment, preparing and moving equipment and supplies, assisting with patient transport, and supporting the perioperative care team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment in operating rooms, offices, bathrooms, common areas, pre-op, and PACU
• Ensure all beds, tables, positioners, and supplies are available and properly maintained
• Provide support to OR staff with cleaning and equipment management
• Transport patients and items throughout the hospital as needed
• Complete unit-specific and annual competency-based learning modules and competencies on time
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
• Conduct all activities with professionalism and confidentiality
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Deliver customer service in a manner that is timely, efficient, and accurate
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS/CPR) certification required by date of hire
• Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification required within 1 year of hire
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Some institutional housekeeping experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires Patient Care Level 3 physical demands:

• Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, clear and audible speaking voice, ability to hear normal speech
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs, exposure to wet/slippery areas, chemical solutions
• Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, operation of motor vehicle

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is a risk factor for this position.

Schedule and Compensation

• Relief, variable schedule with variable shift times and days
• Pay range: $21.53 - $27.56 per hour
• Relief differential: 15%
• Evening shift differential: $2.50 per hour
• Night shift differential: $5.50 per hour
• Weekend differential: $2.00 per hour
• Non-exempt position