Operating Room Attendant

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Hendersonville
Apr 13, 2025
Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Operating Room Attendant is responsible for the transport of pre-operative and post-operative patients, assisting with positioning of surgical patients, cleaning operating rooms between surgeries, maintaining equipment and storerooms, obtaining supply carts and special-order items, and assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities: Transports patients, specimens, blood, and blood products between clinical areas. Assist with positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep. Completes pre-op skin prep as outlined in physician orders. Obtains case needs for each operating room by positioning equipment, aids, and supplies. Assists with all aspects of room set up and cleaning. Performs delegated duties as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists with other patient care activities as assigned by circulator. Maintains safe environment for patient care by effectively completing in between case cleaning for Operating Room. Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning agents and their intended use. Cleans and prepares operating room in between cases. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control. Ensures surgical department/hallways and scrub sinks are clean and free of clutter or debris. Stocks assigned supplies and equipment as needed. PARDEE Other information: Required High School diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course Experience working in a surgical setting Working Conditions: Physically demanding; includes handling and lifting patients Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Working irregular hours including call hours 01.6600.2250 Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No