The Role
Supports surgical teams by preparing and turning over operating rooms, cleaning and restocking supplies, transporting patients, delivering equipment, monitoring inventory, and following infection control and safety protocols. Works collaboratively with clinical and support staff in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
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Job Summary
The OR Support Assistant supports the surgical team by preparing operating rooms, maintaining equipment and supplies, and assisting with patient care activities before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role contributes to the efficiency and safety of the perioperative environment by facilitating smooth transitions between procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control standards, and performing a variety of support functions under the direction of clinical staff.
Essential Functions
The OR Support Assistant supports the surgical team by preparing operating rooms, maintaining equipment and supplies, and assisting with patient care activities before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role contributes to the efficiency and safety of the perioperative environment by facilitating smooth transitions between procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control standards, and performing a variety of support functions under the direction of clinical staff.
Essential Functions
- Assists with operating room setup by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and in proper working order.
- Supports room turnover between surgical procedures by cleaning and restocking the operating room in accordance with established protocols.
- Transports patients to and from the operating room and other perioperative areas as directed.
- Gathers and delivers required equipment and supplies to the surgical team during procedures.
- Monitors inventory levels, restocks supplies, and assists with general organization of the surgical support areas.
- Follows all infection prevention, safety, and environmental protocols to maintain a clean and safe surgical environment.
- Communicates effectively with surgical, nursing, and support staff to ensure seamless procedural operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-1 years of experience in a surgical services or patient support role required
- Understanding of basic surgical terminology and operating room protocols.
- Ability to operate and inspect non-clinical equipment and identify issues.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and safety practices in a surgical setting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced environments.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred
Skills Required
- 0-1 years of experience in a surgical services or patient support role
- Understanding of basic surgical terminology and operating room protocols
- Ability to operate and inspect non-clinical equipment and identify issues
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team
- Knowledge of infection prevention and safety practices in a surgical setting
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced environments
- BCLS Basic Life Support certification
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
