<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Join our Surgical Services team and play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room, the Operating Room Assistant is responsible for transporting patients, supporting surgical team workflows, and ensuring operating rooms are prepared and maintained.</p> <p>Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with patient movement, specimen transport, room turnover, and supply management-helping ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced operating room environment.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Safely transport patients within the operating room and throughout the hospital </li><li>Communicate important patient information to the registered nurse and surgical team </li><li>Assist with operating room turnover, including cleaning and preparing rooms for procedures </li><li>Transport specimens to appropriate laboratory locations in a timely manner </li><li>Stock, organize, and maintain inventory of surgical and departmental supplies </li><li>Support general unit operations, including relaying messages and assisting clinical staff </li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in accordance with infection control standards </li><li>Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Licensure/Certification</p> <ul> <li>None required </li></ul> <p>Key Skills & Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions </li><li>Excellent customer service and patient interaction skills </li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Basic computer skills </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment </li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing needs </li><li>Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English </li><li>Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and safety standards </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a collaborative surgical team making a direct impact on patient care </li><li>Gain hands-on experience in a hospital operating room setting </li><li>Opportunities to grow within healthcare and surgical services </li><li>Supportive team environment focused on quality and safety </li></ul>