Operating Room Assistant – Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for providing essential support to surgical staffing while ensuring a smooth and efficient operating room environment. This role is critical to patient safety and the overall success of surgical procedures. Provide dedicated and detail-orientated support in a high-quality, efficient and timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the surgical team in preparing the operating room for procedures and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.

Help transport patients to and from the operating room, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the operating room before, during, and after procedures.

Support the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies as needed during surgeries.

Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment and ensure all items are properly sanitized.

Monitor the condition of surgical equipment and report any issues to the surgical staff.

Collaborate with nurses and surgeons to ensure a direct and efficient workflow.

Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

Associates degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required; additional certification in healthcare highly desired.

Proven experience (2 years) in a healthcare setting, operating room or surgical environment is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.

Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Understanding surgical procedures and terminology is an advantage.

Physical stamina and the ability to lift or move patients is required.

Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Physical Demands

Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to enter data, provide patient care, and operate equipment.

Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.

Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Extensive standing and walking required.

Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Occasional exertion of 10lbs or more of force.

Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.

Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.

We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance

Who We Are

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.