Operating Room Attendant South Tower

Operating Room Assistant

About the unit

Sixteen ORs comprised of multidisciplinary teams; consistently recognized by US News & World Report as national leaders in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, our dedicated team is expertly trained in the management of acute and urgent trauma as well as electively scheduled procedures for both the pediatric and adult populations. We set a standard of excellence in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery with access to advanced technologies including Surgical Theatre, robotic assisted, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan's first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Scope of work

Works under the direction of the Operating Room Attendant Supervisor. Turnover the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors. Restock supplies and housekeeping carts. Pick up patient beds for the surgeries of the day. Makes runs to the Lab and Blood Bank when requested by the OR room. Provide the highest quality of service delivered efficiently, effectively, and compassionately as outlined in our standards 100% of the time.

Essential Duties:

• Case Cart & Equipment Handling

  • Deliver and disinfect case carts; return dirty carts to CPD.

  • Dock Neptunes for cleaning.

  • Transport dirty scopes and biohazard bins between Cysto and CPD.

• OR Room Turnover & Patient Support

  • Clean and reset OR rooms between cases (wipe equipment, mop floors).

  • Assist with patient transfers post-surgery.

  • Set up rooms with equipment for upcoming procedures.

• Linen & Waste Management

  • Dispose of dirty linen and garbage properly.

  • Restock clean linen and replace soiled bags in OR cores.

• Supply & Equipment Maintenance

  • Restock general supplies (foam, gloves, masks, specimen cups).

  • Maintain housekeeping carts, mops, buckets, and Formalin.

  • Clean and organize storage areas and equipment.

  • Report broken equipment to appropriate personnel.

• Lab & Blood Bank Support

  • Make runs to Lab and Blood Bank as needed.

  • Participate in Massive Blood Transfusion Protocol when required.

• Service Standards

  • Deliver services efficiently, effectively, and compassionately in alignment with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required

• Six months to one year prior OR assistant experience is preferred