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Operating Room Assistant

Sr. Operating Room Assistant

Transports patients, supports physicians and prepares operating spaces for surgical procedures.

Activities:

  • Performs direct and indirect patient care duties
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment for surgical areas
  • Adapts to rapid changes in surgical procedures
  • Prepares and transports patients for surgery
  • Passes instruments to physicians during procedures
  • Assists with overall patient care

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What You'll Need

Education: High school diploma plus Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association

Skills: Excellent verbal & written communication skills, multi-tasking skills

Abilities: Work Independently and collaboratively as a team member, collaborates with care team, maintains patient confidentiality, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to calmly function under pressure

How You’ll Get There

Ochsner Learning Institute (OLI) Courses Effective Team Communication, Time (Priority) Management Part 1 & 2, Communicating for Results, Controlling Conflict, Stress & Time in a Customer Service Environment, Managing the Unique Needs of Experts Learn more

Tuition Assistance Full-time: $3,000 | Part-time: $2,000 Learn More

Ochsner Resource Groups Women Empowering Women (WoW), African Americans Building & Leading Equality (ABLE), PRIDE, Young Professionals Association, Hispanics at Ochsner Leading and Advocating (HOLA), Vet Force 1

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