Operating Room Orderly (PRN)

Operating Room Orderly (PRN)

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 8

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

PURPOSE

The Operating Room (OR) Orderly is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment in the operating room. This role prepares the operating room for procedures, assists with patient transport, and supports the surgical team with non-medical tasks. The OR Orderly reports to the OR Charge Nurse and works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Room Preparation

• Cleans and disinfects the operating room before and after procedures.
• Sets up surgical equipment and supplies.
• Ensures all necessary instruments and materials are available for the surgical team.

Patient Transport

• Assists in transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport.
• Communicates with nursing staff to coordinate patient movement.

Support During Procedures

• Assists the surgical team with positioning patients.
• Provides necessary supplies and equipment during procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment by following infection control protocols.

Equipment Management

• Sterilizes and organizes surgical instruments and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on equipment.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or issues to the appropriate personnel.

Compliance and Safety

• Adheres to all safety and regulatory standards.
• Implements and follows safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.
• Participates in safety and quality improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year(s) of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an operating room or surgical environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in a related field
• A least 2 year(s) of experience in an operating room or surgical environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Salary Range

OPEN

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest