Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: N/A Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hours Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - High School Diploma or GED - Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including high volume and stressful situations - Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information - Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources - Ability to provide appropriate care based on individual needs, considering age, culture, and developmental issues - Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds - Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures - Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional areas - Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies in the operating room region - Knowledge of protocols for patient records - Knowledge of role in emergency response Description: The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Lastly, the role involves transporting and receiving patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to established protocols.