Operating Room Assistant: Pre Post Unit
Hoag Health System · Newport Beach, California, United States
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Pre-Operative Unit at Hoag Newport Beach plays a vital role in delivering a seamless surgical experience for patients undergoing a wide range of procedures. Operating Room Assistants support the perioperative team by facilitating patient flow, transporting patients, preparing and maintaining specialized equipment, coordinating supplies, performing room turnover, and assisting with patient positioning and preparation under the direction of licensed clinical staff. This highly collaborative environment partners closely with nurses, physicians, and surgical team members to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport patients throughout the perioperative area and assist with patient flow.
- Prepare, clean, assemble, and maintain specialized surgical equipment and supplies.
- Perform room turnover and ensure procedure rooms are ready for the next case.
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and transfers under the direction of the RN, physician, or surgical technologist.
- Coordinate specimen transport and support case readiness.
- Maintain inventory and stock supplies for assigned surgical modalities.
- Serve as a central communication resource and provide patient support while awaiting procedures.
Education and Experience
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment
- 1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/CathLab Assistant preferred
Certifications Required
- BLS Certification