Operating Room Assistant I

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more.

Position Summary

Identifies, transports patients to, from and within the OR Suite.

Assists with patient positioning which includes holding extremities during surgical prep, turning patients onto surgical table/frame. Assist nursing staff with retrieving and returning equipment, supplies, implants. Assembles and stamps paperwork, prepares equipment ie; fracture table.

Clean the OR suite according to Policy and Procedure between cases and is responsible for terminal cleaning of the suite. Transport specimens, lab work, patients beds to and from the OR. Does shave prep of patient.

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate upon completion of the Monitor Technician program: required within 18months in the position at ECUHMC,
• Outside of the ECUH Medical Center one of the following certifications is required: CNA, Phlebotomy, Endoscope reprocessing, CRCST
• 2 years of experience or greater with certification. 5 years or greater of experience without a certification

Other Information

• Monday-Friday; 645am-315pm
• No On-Call 
• No Weekends 
• Onsite
• Career Growth Opportunities Available 
• Great Benefits 

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Braeton Grady, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]