An Operating Room Assistant provides support to surgeons and nurses and ensures that everything runs smoothly in the operating room. Typical work activities listed on the OR Assistant Resume include the following – preparing patients, disinfecting incision sites, passing surgical instruments, transporting the patients to the recovery rooms, assisting patient care team and anesthesia staff in treating and care of patients, supporting and demonstrating family-centered care principles; preparing OR chart packers, and labeled charts; performing pre-surgical preps, and transported specimens, blood and supplies as needed; and maintaining operating room with equipment and supplies.
Based on the sample resume, the main job requirements are medical teamwork, infection control, a meticulous approach to work, sound knowledge of safety factors and medical terminology, remarkable experience with policies, and procedures for the care of patients; and unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Eligible resumes make a display of an Associate’s degree om surgical technology.
Summary : OR assistants help surgeons and other medical personnel during medical operations. Include preparing equipment and helping surgeons dress before the operation. Also hand off equipment and instruments while monitoring patient vitals during surgery.
Skills : Floor buffing machines, Good reader, Fast learner, Good with hands.
Description :
Cleaned and Sterilized OR suites Lab Runs and making sure all equipment and supplies are in order before surgeries and running supplies to rooms during surgeries.
Helped maintain a sterile field.
Moved and Positioned patients.
Assisted Anesthesia with waking up patients, providing help when applying oxygen mask.
Assisted with patient transport to recovery or ICU.
Restocked rooms between and after surgeries.
Finalized rooms at the end of the day and set up for surgeries the following day.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
AAS In RN
OR Assistant Resume
Objective : Seeking a full-time opportunity to utilize skills and experience. Objective is also to secure a career, in which I can grow and prosper.
Skills : Starting IVs, Performing EKGs, Using A Copier, Scanner, Printer, Fax, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Electronic Medical Records.
Description :
Verified the identity of patient or operative site.
Monitored and maintained aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Covered patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.
Coordinated or participate in the positioning of patients.
Used body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
Maintained an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
Assisted the doctors in the OR room.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Phlebotomy
OR Assistant Resume
Summary : An operating room assistant, also referred to as a surgical technologist, is a medical worker who performs multiple support tasks before, during, and after surgery.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Customer Service, Honest, Positive Attitude, Integrity, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Team Oriented, Leadership, Interpersonal, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Self Motivated, Clerical, Sales.
Description :
Maintained a sterile environment for the patient and surgical team before, during and after surgery Prepares the operating room by washing and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment using special cleaners known as germicides.
Prepared the patient for surgery by washing, shaving and disinfecting incision sites.
Scrubbed, gloved, masked and gowns the surgical team.
Passed surgical instruments to the surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressings and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Transported the patient to the recovery room and cleans the operating room for the next procedure.
Cleaned operating rooms for turns and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at end of shift.
Worked closely with patients and medical staff.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Medical
OR Assistant Resume
Summary : As a OR Assistant, responsible for setting up equipment, preparing surgical instruments, and assisting surgeons during procedures. Operating room assistants must be extremely detail oriented and have a strong attention to detail.
Skills : Typing, Mathematic, Have Experience In Customer Service, Data Entry, Microsoft Word 2013.
Description :
Collected, sterilized, and stored surgical instruments prior to surgery.
Prepared patients for surgery by washing them with antiseptic solutions and applying drapes or surgical gowns.
Prepared operating rooms for surgery by setting up equipment and instruments.
Taken notes during meetings with patients to document their medical history.
Helped surgeons, nurses, and other staff members during surgical procedures by holding retractors, keeping track of tools, assisting in the application of sterile drapes and gowns, and passing instruments as needed.
Sterilized surgical instruments by soaking them in a chemical solution or placing them in an autoclave machine that uses high pressure steam to sterilize them.
Maintained supply inventories of items such as surgical gloves and drapes in operating rooms.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Classes
OR Assistant Resume
Headline : As a OR Assistant, instrument trays and supplies, clean the operating room, and help surgical team members scrub and dress before an operation begins.
Skills : Planning skills, Resourcefulness.
Description :
Cleaned and sterilized the operating room before and after the procedure.
Cleaned and sterilized all surgical instruments and equipment before, during, and after the procedure.
Arranged all surgical instruments and equipment in an accessible, organized manner for easy use during the procedure.
Helped surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team get properly dressed for the procedure.
Transported the patient to and/or from the operating room.
Verified patient information and confirming the procedure before it is performed.
Handed surgical instruments to surgeons as requested during the procedure.
Measured the patients vital signs and keeping a record of them during surgery.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Management
Education
Medical
OR Assistant Resume
Summary : OR assistants work under the supervision of other medical professionals with more advanced training. Maintaining a clean and sterile environment before, during, and after surgery.
Skills : Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills.
Description :
Demonstrated an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services.
Anticipated the equipment and supply needs of the Nursing staff, initiates actions to expedite surgical procedures.
Placed surgical equipment in the Operating Rooms in the correct location.
Under the guidance of Surgery management and staff, the OR Assistant will participate as a member of the perioperative patient care team.
Performed direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical procedures and to assist the staff in turnaround of surgical rooms.
Returned supplies to case cart tech or sterile processing, returning x-rays, replacing respiratory equipment for next patient and general room cleanup procedures.
Performed, medical equipment, beds, positioning devices.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
OR Assistant Resume
Headline : As a OR Assistant, work to support the surgical team and offer support during operations. With guidance from surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesiologists, OR assistants primarily provide patient care and maintain a sterile environment during surgery.
Skills : Computer systems and software used in functional area.
Description :
Monitored and maintained standards of professional nursing practice.
Monitored employee performance against measurable objectives.
Assisted the coordination of unit performance improvement activities.
Daily management of personnel and consumable resources within financial targets.
Ensured safety and support measures in patient transfer ( bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).
Washed furniture and make up O.R.
Cleaned off blood from surfaces.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
OR Assistant Resume
Summary : Looking for a competent Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
Skills : PCIS, ICD9 codes, and Medical terminology.
Description :
Managed and coordinated the activities of Nursing and Support Staff in the operating room to ensure patient care is provided in accordance with the established standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensured appropriate staffing is provided for all shifts of operation for responsible units.
Tasked will include transporting patients to and from operating rooms and retrieval of blood products for assigned rooms.
Assisted with patient positioning and prepping under the guidance of a licensed surgical team member.
Accountable for room turn over responsibilities including, but not limited to, trash removal, equipment cleaning, linen removal, sweeping and mopping and assisting in bed preparation for the next surgical patient.
Delivered specimen to lab, obtains blood for transfusion, secures supplies and equipment from other departments within the facility.
Transported patients to the perioperative area as requested by the unit coordinator in accordance with the surgery schedule.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS in Health
OR Assistant Resume
Summary : Operating Room Nurses ensure that the operating room is clean, sterilized, and ready to go at any time. Take on tasks like alleviating patient concerns before surgery or gathering all supplies needed to complete an operation safely.
Skills : Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Patience.
Description :
Assessed patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.
Gathered all supplies needed for the operation.
Assumed responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
Positioned and prepared patient on operating table.
Passed medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation.
Monitored patient vital signs to detect anomalies.
Evaluated patient in postoperative phases.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certified Nurse
OR Assistant Resume
Objective : As OR Assistant, responsible for keeping patients safe during surgery by providing care before, during, or after surgeries. Tasked with ensuring operating rooms are clean and sterile while preparing for and following procedures.
Skills : Empathy and Compassion, Flexibility, Optimism.
Description :
Communicated status of patients to families and connects families with any necessary resources.
Assisted RNs in maintaining professional, caring atmosphere for patients.
Transported patients between various departments within Lucile Packard Children Hospital.
Provided a clean, safe and orderly work and patient care environment (e.g cleans patient bed spaces after patient discharge and keeps the family waiting room in an orderly condition).
Collected and sent specimens to hospital laboratory and ensure proper handling for transport.
Collected data as directed by the RN.
Disassembled and routed the medical records to appropriate department(s) upon discharge, transfer or expiration.
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