Operating Room Assistant

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Hospital, Limerick, IRL
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
Assists with operating room turnover and readiness by organizing equipment, supplies, instruments, and gas cylinders; opening sterile supplies; transporting and positioning patients; preparing rooms; and supporting nursing staff. May precept new operating room assistants. Requires working effectively under pressure, standing for extended periods, lifting 20–25 pounds, and completing a weekday orientation schedule before transitioning to an assigned shift.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description 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 Job Description:

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 

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., five days per week, for three to four months during orientation
  • Ability to work on feet in a fast-paced environment for at least eight hours per day
  • Ability to lift 20–25 pounds
  • Ability to perform under pressure in high-stress situations
  • Ability to learn quickly, accept feedback, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks
  • College-level coursework in aseptic technique, human anatomy or body mechanics, surgical procedures, or medical terminology

Ohiohealth Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ohiohealth and has not been reviewed or approved by Ohiohealth.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time Away Pay begins around 20 days per year and can grow substantially, alongside six paid holidays. Paid parental leave provides three weeks of 100% paid bonding for all parents plus an additional 6–8 weeks of paid recovery for birth mothers.
  • Retirement Support The plan combines a 403(b)/401(k) match with an additional employer Annual Retirement Contribution that increases with age and service. Employer funds generally vest after three years, supporting longer‑term accumulation for those who stay.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive elements such as annual bonuses in some jobs and periodic market adjustments in certain departments add to total compensation for eligible roles. Stability in clinical and support areas is sometimes paired with unit‑specific bonuses.

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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
11,055 Employees
Year Founded: 1891

What We Do

OhioHealth is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system that has served central Ohio since 1891. As an organization with a strong and vibrant culture, OhioHealth associates work together to bring our core values of integrity, compassion, excellence and stewardship to life. We believe that embracing professionals with diverse backgrounds, religions, cultures and experiences creates a more innovative and productive workforce that enhances our ability to pursue continuous improvement. We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2007!

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