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RWJBarnabas Health

Operating Room Assistant - Hamilton, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States

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Operating Room Assistant – Hamilton, NJ Req #: 0000219060

Category: Radiology and Imaging

Status: Full-time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Operating Room

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview Responsible, under the supervision of the RN and OR coordinator, for assisting with the set‑up of the operating room for procedures. Ensuring equipment is available and functioning, picking instruments and needed items for cases, transporting specimens, transporting patients when needed, and restocking of supplies. Assisting anesthesiologists as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support with American Heart Association required within 90 days of starting

Preferred:

Experience in an operating room

Scheduling Requirements

11:00am - 7:30pm

Full Time

Weekend and holiday on call rotation

Essential Functions

Places supplies in the appropriate storage areas

Apply appropriate techniques required to assist nursing in positioning the surgical patient

Restock scrub sink areas, locker room areas for hats, shoe covers, etc.

Bring stretchers to room at end of case, lock and assist with taking patients off the OR bed

Run errands as needed, i.e., obtain blood, take items for copying, pick up ICU beds, take specimens to designate departments (i.e oncology, mammography), and to the lab

Check equipment and bring non‑functioning or broken items to desk

Checks OR schedule for case cart completion

Pull outdates, remove from inventory and return to OR office for disposition.

Check each OR room for proper equipment, i.e., armboards, table parts, stirrups, clark socketts, etc. Put away equipment that does not belong in the rooms

Assure case carts in department (assure no missing items)

Return the "return" cart to CSS

Runs errands as needed to be included but not limited to i.e. obtain blood, take items for copying, pick up ICU bed

Takes specimens to various departments i.e. pathology (fresh and frozen), Lab (cultures), mammography

Assists with checking of expiration dates and the cleaning of OR supply carts and specialty carts

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey‑whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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