OR Assistant

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

General Summary

Will work under direct supervision to assist in transporting patients, sets up OR, maintains and operates special equipment in the OR as required, maintains surgical instrument sets and equipment and ensures proper sterile conditions, orders supplies, stocks and maintains storage areas in the OR for service, assists surgeon during operative procedure, performs other related duties as assigned.

Adheres to established quality standards while performing assigned duties in an efficient manner to minimize material-related expense. Employee carries out responsibilities specified by departmental policies and procedures and other duties assigned by department Manager.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

BLS certification, high school equivalent.

Knowledge of basic mechanics and electronic equipment sufficient to understand technical service manuals in order to troubleshoot and inform others of problems. Ability to establish and maintain courteous and cooperative relations with patient and staff. Must be versatile and flexible enough to work under pressure to start and complete numerous assignments. Ability to move and position patients and large pieces of equipment.

At least one year of experience in the OR. After selection and placement into this position, at least six months of on-the-job training is required to learn various surgical procedures, special room setups, equipment assembly, cleaning assembly and sterilization of instrumentation, sterile technique, scrubbing, assisting and medical terminology related to the job duties.

Working Conditions

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to assigned Manager and may take direction from Charge Nurse.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com