Operating Room Assistant: Irvine Recovery Room/PACU

The Part Time Operating Room Assistant (ORA) in Hoag Irvine's PACU/Recovery Room plays a key role in supporting the surgical team and ensuring a smooth patient care experience throughout the recovery process. Working closely with nurses, physicians, and perioperative staff, ORAs assist with patient transport, room turnover, equipment and supply management, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patients recovering from surgery. The PACU cares for patients following a wide range of procedures across multiple surgical specialties, creating a fast-paced and collaborative setting where teamwork, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service are essential. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing surgical services team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary functions include patient transport, general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, proper preparation and assembly of highly specialized equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, performing shave preps.
• Will also assist the team with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/ MD/ Tech.
• Will also prepare for the next procedure (set up trays, supplies, etc.) and maintain supplies for the modalities.
• This role facilitates patient flow, serves as a central point of communication, assists with patient transfers and remains with patients while awaiting their procedures as needed.

Operating Room Only

• In addition to above, room turnover goal is accomplished in 25 minutes or less and maximizing efficiency is expected.

Shift/Schedule

• Part Time, Weekends Only, 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

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