Operating Room (OR) Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

The Operating Room Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care in the Peri-operative setting. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Cleans surgical suites and facilitates turnovers according to AORN standards. Provides assistance in all areas of Surgical Services as needed.

EXPERIENCE

• Nursing assistant training a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to complete tasks without constant supervision.
• Good decision making skills.
• Mature, dignified attitude to customers.
• Able to work under stress.
• Able to ascertain when additional help is required.
• Must be dependable in attendance.
• Must be able to relate to patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• Motivated, reliable, conscientious team worker.
• Ability to be flexible, to self-schedule, self-motivate, and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Six months of previous hospital experience required.