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OhioHealth·Columbus, Ohio
The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for maintaining OR readiness by preparing rooms, gathering sterile supplies, and processing equipment. They also assist nursing staff with patient transportation, positioning, and general circulation duties during procedures.
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Summary: Responsibilities And Duties: 50% Assists in providing timely and efficient room/case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing dispensing and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies and instruments; opens sterile supplies and instruments. Precepts new O. R. Assistants as needed.
50% Assists with OR readiness through patient transportation, positioning and room preparation; positions patients for procedure. Assist Nursing staff with room preparation, circulation of patients, and other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required) Additional
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Additional college level science courses of aseptic technique, human anatomy/body mechanics, surgical procedures/medical terminology. The ideal candidate has the mentality to perform under pressure and in high stress situations, ability to learn quickly on the job and accept feedback, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage time and range of tasks. The candidate must be able to work on their feet in a fast-paced environment for a minimum of 8 hours a day and lift 20 -25lbs. Candidate must be able to work 7-3p, 5 days a week for 3-4 months while in orientation before entering their assigned shift. Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Surgery Main Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and the physical ability to work on their feet for 8 hours while lifting 20-25 lbs. Desired attributes include knowledge of aseptic technique, medical terminology, and the ability to perform effectively in high-stress environments.
Market context
Ohio hospitals and surgical centers may see recurring need for Operating Room Assistants as perioperative teams support patient care and room readiness. Candidates can be more competitive by clearly describing experience with patient positioning, supply management, and clinical environments, while confirming they meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original description, can reduce research time before applying.