Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Operating Room Assistant Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hr Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Flexibility in assignment and the ability to work different shifts if required - 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 the needs of the individual, 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 common equipment and supplies located in the operating room - 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. The assistant may perform patient care functions according to established policies and procedures, which may include shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients.