Job Summary
The Operating Room Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. This position is responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile, holding retractors and assisting with patient positioning and transport. The Operating Room Assistant helps maintain a safe and clean environment, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, respond quickly to requests, and communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare staff. May assist with patient preparation, including shaving, cleaning, and draping, as well as transporting patients to and from the operating room.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures
- Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are sterile and ready
- Assist with patient positioning and transport
- Assist with retracting during procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols
- Dispose of waste materials according to hospital policies
- Assist surgical team as needed during procedures
- Restock supplies and equipment in operating rooms
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other staff
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: None
- Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital environment
License/Certification Requirements
- Minimum: None
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous hospital environment experience
What We Do
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence. A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services. As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.
