What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Assistant position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Operating Room
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Join Salem Health as an Operating Room Assistant and play a vital role in ensuring efficient surgical operations. Key responsibilities include preparing and stocking OR rooms with necessary supplies and equipment, coordinating with SPD for sterile instruments, and assisting with opening supplies and maintaining aseptic technique. You'll support surgical teams during procedures, transport specimens and blood products, and help with room turnover by cleaning, organizing instruments, and managing waste. Additional duties include maintaining specialty carts, storing equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodology. Be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency!
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- Previous hospital experience desirable/preferred.
- Previous experience in peri-operative area desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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