Surgery - ORA/PCT - Part Time - First Shift

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Patient Care Technician / Operating Room Assistant (PCT/ORA) for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio area).

Key Perks and Benefits:

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program beginning day one, designed to support work-life balance, rest, and time with family.
• Medical Insurance: Choose from two High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options or a PPO plan, along with Dental and Vision coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month following your hire date.
• HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans; FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Industry-leading retirement plan. Employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.

Employment Status: Part Time 

Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 hours weekly/60 hours bi-weekly)

Shift: 1st Shift

Position Reports to: Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse

Department Description

The Surgery Department is committed to providing safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout the perioperative experience. Team members work collaboratively to support patients from pre-operative preparation through recovery while ensuring a clean, organized, and patient-centered environment.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician / Operating Room Assistant (PCT/ORA) is a versatile team member who combines direct patient care responsibilities with operational support within the surgical services environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, this role assists with patient care, transportation, room preparation, equipment management, supply maintenance, and endoscopy support activities. The PCT/ORA plays a critical role in ensuring efficient surgical operations while delivering compassionate care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides patient care support including positioning, transfers, mobility assistance, comfort measures, obtaining vital signs, and specimen collection.
• Transports patients to and from Surgery, Same Day Surgery (SDS), PACU, and inpatient units as needed.
• Prepares and maintains operating rooms, patient rooms, and perioperative areas to support daily surgical operations.
• Cleans operating rooms between procedures and at the end of each day following established infection prevention protocols.
• Assists surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff with patient positioning, transfers, surgical preparation, and equipment movement.
• Cleans and processes endoscopes according to established cleaning and disinfection standards.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning activities and maintains required cleaning logs.
• Orders, stocks, replenishes, and maintains linen, supplies, and equipment throughout the department.
• Maintains sharps containers and ensures supplies are available for routine, weekend, and on-call procedures.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing schedules, patient volumes, staffing needs, and surgical priorities.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers through professional communication and teamwork.
• Supports a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Performs additional duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• One to three months of related healthcare experience and/or training preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to safely perform physical activities associated with patient care and transportation.

Mission, Vision & Values

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E. – Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)