Operating Room Assistant

Overview

In the operating room, timeliness, cleanliness, and orderliness are essential. If you see yourself as someone who can ensure all of these as an Operating Room Assistant, this may be an ideal position for you. Here, you will realize your potential while helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

 

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff as part of the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

• Transport blood, specimens, and other materials within Surgical Services.

• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in operating rooms and surrounding areas.

• Stock supplies and maintain overall orderliness of assigned department spaces.

• Assist with patient transportation as needed.

• Complete additional errands and support tasks as assigned to facilitate smooth departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• One year of previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred. 
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or central sterile tech preferred.

Skills:

• Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations.  Medical terminology desirable. 
• Must be able to work well with other team members.  
• Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Licensure

• Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Pay Range

USD $20.07 - USD $27.18 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you