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Operating Room Associate
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A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$45,084 / year median in Missouri
+12% projected growth
Job Description
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Operating Room Associate 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Operating Room UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 7:00AM - 3:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description A unlicensed assistive member of the operating room who assists the board runner, staff nurses, and surgical technologists in the day to day operations of the unit. Responsibilities vary, such as helping with transfer and positioning of the surgical patient, using the surgeon preference card to charge and credit supplies for a surgical procedure, and the performance of routine tasks not limited to only the licensed personnel. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment. 6 months experience working in an OR environment or education and/or equivalent experience as an anesthesia tech, nursing assistant or sterile processing technician where required knowledge has been acquired. Familiarity with the OR environment, fast pace and efficient turnover of the operating rooms. A strong team approach to keeping the cases moving throughout the day and communicating changes to the charge nurse. Ability to use the addressograph, charts, phones, patient call system, computer systems, fax machines, etc.