Operating Room Assistant, Surgery Department, Evenings

Operating Room Assistant, Surgery Department, Full-Time Evenings

• Department Surgery

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time evening-shift
Operating Room Assistant in our Surgery Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

As an Operating Room Assistant, you will report to the Director, Patient Care Services/Supervisor in the assigned area. You will provide technical support services to the surgical team. You will assistin the peri-operative care in a technical support staff function; communicates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical services staff, interdepartmental communication, Sterile Processing, Distribution, Lab, Blood Bank, Pharmacy, and Housekeeping.

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by gathering equipment, sterile supplies, positioning devices, and verifying case cart completeness.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of surgical equipment, including specialty tables, microscopes, and related operating room technology.
• Support operating room workflow by answering phones, managing communications, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory levels.
• Maintain sterile supply inventory, stock designated areas, and ensure proper storage and handling of medical and surgical equipment.
• Assist with patient transport, lifting, positioning, surgical preparation, and application of casts and splints under clinical supervision.
• Support patient care activities by attaching monitoring equipment, assisting with non-medicated IV solutions, managing drainage systems, and following patient identification and safety protocols.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operating rooms between procedures and perform terminal cleaning in accordance with infection prevention standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized surgical environment, including equipment cleaning, waste disposal, linen management, and floor care.
• Transport supplies, equipment, blood products, and other materials throughout the surgical services department as needed.
• Monitor supply levels, coordinate reordering, and ensure availability of equipment and materials required for patient care.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the perioperative environment.
• Support onboarding and training of new staff on operating room procedures and departmental workflows.
• Adhere to aseptic technique, infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in departmental meetings, mandatory education, competency assessments, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain required certifications, organizational compliance standards, and schedule flexibility, including overtime and on-call support as needed.

As an Operating Room Assistant, this position requires…