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Operating Room Assistant

Sarah Bush Lincoln·Mattoon, Illinois

$18 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provides essential support in the operating room by transporting and positioning patients and maintaining a sterile environment. Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting instruments, managing inventory, and preparing equipment for surgical procedures.

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Operating Room Assistant

Job Description

Operating Room Assistant provides assistance by performing routine and delegated duties. Transports patients, assists with patient positioning for anesthesia as directed. Cleans and disinfects instruments, maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies, and assists with equipment.

Department: Operating Room

Hours

Full-time/40 hours per week.

Required

HS Diploma; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.

Pay

Based on experience, starting at $17.79

Responsibilities

  • Assists with transfer and transport of patients.
  • Assists with moving and/or positioning patients for procedures., Assist with patient positioning for procedure, preps and with restless and combative patients under the direction of RN and Anesthesia staff., Coordinates preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
  • Prepares hospital anesthesia charges and send for processing. , Delivers and/or retrieves specimens, X-ray films, pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Maintains equipment by cleaning, disinfecting and reporting equipment in need of repair.
  • Assists with transportation of specialty equipment to and from OR suites. , Obtains and prepares equipment and supplies for cleaning flat surfaces, drains and operating rooms between each case.
  • Cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment between procedures., Participates in self-evaluation., Participates in self-evaluation., Performs daily, weekly, monthly, project cleaning as assigned, i.e. supply and equipment cabinets, special equipment etc., Prepares and processes instruments for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization as requested by nursing staff.
  • Operates and maintains Steris and autoclave units in the Surgery Department.
  • Performs daily diagnostic tests and incubates biological indicators.
  • Maintains logs., Prepares linen packs for use in OR. , Removes trash, sharps containers and soiled linen from department including lounges, offices and storage areas., Stocks and orders supplies daily as needed and at end of shift with fluids, linens and supplies.
  • Checks pre-op holding area, storeroom and center core cabinets, scrub sink shelves.
  • Restocks exchange carts as needed.
  • Keeps areas neat and organized., Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$17.79 - $27.57

Pay based on experience

Benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education
  • Professional Development Programs
  • On-site Training
  • Personal Development Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $28/hr
Location
Mattoon, Illinois
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sarah Bush Lincoln

Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds....

Salary listed on 131 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Illinois OR assistant hiring is steady

In Illinois, operating room assistant roles are typically in demand in hospitals and surgical centers that need reliable support for perioperative teams. Competition often centers on schedule flexibility, attention to sterile workflow, and readiness to complete required onboarding and CPR or BLS certification within 90 days. This platform AI-summarizes job requirements and benefits from the original posting, helping you review details faster; if you apply, confirm your diploma, orientation readiness, and certification timeline before submitting.

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