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Operating Room Assistants provide support to surgeons and nurses and make sure everything runs smoothly in the operating room. These employees complete duties like ensuring a sterile environment, sterilizing instruments, preparing patients, disinfecting incision sites, passing surgical instruments during surgery, and transporting the patient to the recovery room. Based on our collection of resumes in the field, main job requirements are attention to details, a meticulous approach to work, medical teamwork, effective communication, and infection control. Successful resume samples make display of at least an Associate's Degree in surgical technology.

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Candidate Info

11

years in workforce

1

year at this job

HS

Hospital Central Service

HS

Surgical Technologist

HS

High School Diploma

Operating Room Assistant/ Surgical Tech I

Ensured the availability of well-functioning equipment for every surgical case
Scrubbed general, GYN, ENT, neuro/spine and orthopedic cases, assisted Registered Nurse and Surgeon during case.
Assisted nursing personnel in room set up and turnover and in selected patient support services such as turning, lifting, and transporting patients
Maintained a safe and clean work environment in the O.R. suites and peripheral areas.
Picked surgical supplies for cases prior to day of scheduled surgeries and as additional surgical cases are booked at any time of the day.

Candidate Info

24

years in workforce

6

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Operating Room Assistant

Positioning patients for joint replacement surgery independently and jointly with surgeons

Assisting the circulating nurse with the preoperative preparation of the surgical site
Cleaning and disinfection of rooms and equipment between surgeries
Maintaining appropriate levels of supplies in various storage areas of the surgical suite
Assembling modular equipment in advance of surgeries
Communicating with the pre-operative and anesthesia departments of the hospital, as well as with post anesthesia care and total joint units about patient care
Transporting patients between neighboring hospitals of Novant Health
Delivering tissue specimens to the pathology laboratory and specimen record keeping

Candidate Info

5

years in workforce

5

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Operating Room Assistant

Assist surgical staff pre and post-surgery.
Order supplies.
Receiving and stocking all medical supplies pertaining to O.R and recovery stations.
Set up and take down of surgical equipment before and after surgeries including setting up and taking down of anesthesia machines along with ordering soda lime, surgical flex tubing and other various supplies pertaining to anesthesia request.
Transporting blood, labs, cultures, specimen's to and from facility as needed along with other various patient care needs.

Candidate Info

5

years in workforce

5

months at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Technology

Operating Room Assistant

Assisted the Surgical team with turnover between operative procedures and follow the proper procedure for sterile technique upon opening sterile packs and items designated by the RN and Technologist.
Assisted the RN during patient positioning and the surgical prep.
Ran errands to Lab, Radiology, and other departments.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/ significant other, as identified within the institution.
Transportation of patients for Surgery and PACU by the appropriate method of transport cart, or bed from the appropriate department.
Knowledge of the correct set up for Oxygen delivery and safety, and vital sign monitors necessary for patient care during transport.
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of service areas in the department and assigned O.R. rooms.
Formulated a positive working relationship with all health care customers
Functions with an understanding and application of safety issues, as identified within the institution

Candidate Info

19

years in workforce

10

months at this job

AS

Applied Science

Operating Room Assistant

Pick and setup various operating room equipment and tables according to specific case requirements.
Assist with lifting and positioning of patients in operating rooms.
Retrieve blood, plasma and platelets from the blood bank upon request and record in log book.
Take specimens and cultures to Cytology and Accessioning departments.
Maintain supply levels in the OR rooms and sub sterile areas.
Assists OR staff with patient care activities under the supervision of a RN.

Candidate Info

7

years in workforce

3

years at this job

Operating Room Assistant

Transport patients and their families between nursing unit and surgical department
Welcome patients to the department and provide instructions for family
Supply anesthesia providers with equipment and stock needed for patient care
Independently prioritize assigned tasks
Triaging phone calls related to delegated tasks
Resource within the role to manage supply inventory
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare check lists and work schedules for our team

Candidate Info

11

years in workforce

3

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Operating Room Assistant

Assist with OR preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies
Maintain sterile field
Assist during the intraoperative phase as directed by RN/Surgeon

Candidate Info

5

years in workforce

1

year at this job

BA

Physical Education And Exercise Science

Operating Room Assistant

Promotes essential safety care including duties such as applying proper sterile technique, monitoring patient positioning, and communicating efficiently with superiors and coworkers
Manages and upholds operating room equipment
Operates as a liaison between physician, charge nurse, and operating room nurse for effective and immediate care.

Candidate Info

14

years in workforce

2

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

MGH Operating Room Assistant

Transport patients from PACU to other departments within the hospital
Cleaned equipment
Assist nurses as necessary
Maintain a sterile environment for the patient and surgical team before, during and after surgery.
Performs general housekeeping responsibilities which include cleaning operating rooms between cases
Maintain general supply stock
Ensure that hallways are free of clutter and the PACU is maintained well.

Candidate Info

2

years in workforce

1

year at this job

BS

Biology

Surgery Main- Operating Room Assistant

Respond to surgeon requests for instruments during procedures.
Maintain inventory and requisitioned new supplies when needed.
Prepare operating rooms and instrumentation in advance of planned surgeries.
Use knowledge of aseptic techniques to maintain sterility of room and instruments.

Candidate Info

20

years in workforce

7

years at this job

C

Certificate

AS

Technology

Operating Room Assistant

Sanitize and sterilize Instruments
Pull supplies for surgical procedures
Retract and assistance in surgical procedure
Restock all surgical suites
Test all sterilizing machine

Candidate Info

17

years in workforce

1

year at this job

BA

Sociology

Operating Room Assistant

Prep ORs for cases
Maintain accurate blood logs
Assist w/ moving patients
Stock sub sterile room warmers

Candidate Info

10

years in workforce

1

year at this job

AS

Rn Program

Surgery and Operating Room Assistant

Transporting patients to and from surgery

Assisting nurses with obtaining information from pre and post-operative patients
Performing venipuncture as needed by surgeon
Performing EKG's per surgeon request

Candidate Info

6

years in workforce

11

months at this job

BA

Spanish

BA

Minor

BS

Spanish

Surgery Operating Room Assistant

Assists with circulating nurse in set-up and cleanup of surgical equipment before, during, and after each surgical procedure.
Works with and adapts to different needs and requests of management staff, circulating nurse, anesthesiologists, and surgeons.
Helps operate Holmium laser and Biovision machine during surgery.

Candidate Info

7

years in workforce

2

years at this job

Nursing

Dental

Dental Assistant, Operating Room Assistant

Chair side assisting to multiple doctors
Ordering supplies
Stocking
Operating Room assisting under General Anesthesia
Recalls/ hygiene
Stocking
Sterilization
Taking X-rays

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