What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Assistant position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Operating Room Assistant in Tyler, TX.
This position is located in the Main OR.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
The operating room aide is responsible for the turnover of rooms in the surgical suite and assists in the preparation of surgical cases under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required, or currently enrolled in a GED program
One year of related experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room.