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Operating Room Assistant

Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon

$20 - $27/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 22 days ago
Practice for this role

Operating Room Assistant · $20 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -16% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Portland, Oregon ($23.93/hr, n=208)
  • 253 similar openings in the Portland area · median $23.93/hr
$17.00/hr · p10p90 · $104/hr
this role: $20.07/hrmedian $23.93/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 208 posted support services roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 16% below the Portland, Oregon median for support services roles.

The Operating Room Assistant supports the surgical team by transporting patients and materials while maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the operating rooms. They also perform housekeeping duties and stock supplies to ensure efficient departmental operations.

Overview In the operating room, timeliness, cleanliness, and orderliness are essential.

If you see yourself as someone who can ensure all of these as an Operating Room Assistant, this may be an ideal position for you.

Here, you will realize your potential while helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury.

With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Monday-Friday, 11:00am-7:30pm.

This position floats throughout the surgical, interventional, and imaging services (SIIS) division.

Responsibilities

Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care. Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services. Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas. Stock supplies and maintain overall orderliness of assigned department spaces. Assist with patient transportation as needed. Complete additional errands and support tasks as assigned to facilitate smooth departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

One year of previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred. Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or central sterile tech preferred.

Skills

  • Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations. Medical terminology desirable. Must be able to work well with other team members. Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Licensure Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. Pay Range USD $20.07 - USD $27.18 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. One year of previous medical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Housekeeping
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Medical terminology
  • BLS certification
  • Stocking supplies
  • Patient transport
  • Acute care
  • Operating room assistance

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Employee benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $27/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Closes
Aug 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Legacy Health

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley. That means helping...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Operating room assistant jobs in Oregon are typically driven by steady hospital staffing needs, especially in surgical settings that value prior OR exposure. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current AHA BLS certification, one year of accredited hospital experience, and preferred anesthesia experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your BLS status and OR background before applying.

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