Operating Room Assistant EMC

Operating Room Assistant EMC

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams.

Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience:

OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances (training provided on the job).
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment (training provided on the job).
• Must have CPR skills (training provided on the job).
• In constant motion.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training provided on the job (Required)

Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification (Association for Healthcare Environment) (Preferred)

Physical Demands:

Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements: 10%

Primary

Location:

United States-Ohio-Elyria

Work Locations: 630 East River Street Elyria 44035

Job:
Nursing Assistant

Organization: _Center

Schedule:

Part-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Shift: Variable

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel:
No

Remote Work:
No

Job Posting:
Jul 23, 2026, 7:50:12 PM