Operating Room Assistant - Per Diem - JMC

Overview

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Description Under the general supervision of Operating Room (OR) leadership, this position is responsible for supporting surgical operations by ensuring the proper setup, maintenance, and cleaning of operating room equipment, as well as delivering and retrieving equipment to guarantee availability and functionality at all times. The role includes maintaining adequate inventory of essential supplies such as OR solutions, personal protective equipment, and gas tanks required for surgical procedures.

Additionally, the position assists clinical workflow by safely transporting conscious, semi-conscious, and unconscious patients between treatment areas and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed, and by lifting, positioning, and transferring patients who require moderate to total assistance in accordance with safety protocols. Performs all other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and safe OR operations under a fast-paced environment.

• 1 year of hospital inpatient experience
• 2 year minimum healthcare experience
• Surgical environment experience/knowledge
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date
• Effective written and oral communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and able to push/ pull a gurney or bed with patients weighing up to 300 pounds.

• Experience working in an acute care equipment management environment
• Medical certification
• Hospital Inpatient background and/or Operating Room experience
• Operating room setting experience.
• Experience as an OR Assistant
• High School/GED

• Must be able to work various hours including Night Shifts and locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to work overtime weekends, holidays, and take CALL as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency

Annual Full Pay Range: $64,039 - $64,039 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.67 - $30.67

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Additional

Filing Deadline:
Mon 2/23/2026

Appointment Type:
Per Diem
• Appointment Percent: 20%

Location:

Jacobs Medical Center
• Department: JMC Operating Room

1-2 openings: 2

Work Schedule:

Variable, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

Filing information:
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