Job Description
Payroll Title
HOSP BLANK AST 2
Department
EC Surgery
Hiring Pay Scale
$24.16 - $30.05 / Hour
Worksite
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
Job Title
Operating Room Assistant
Description
Under general supervision of OR leadership, supports clinical workflow through pick‑up and transport of conscious, semi‑conscious, and/or unconscious patients between treatment areas and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed. Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients requiring moderate to total assistance. Assists with transport of patients, equipment, labs, and other transport as necessary.
Responsible for set up, maintenance, and cleaning operating room equipment; delivers and retrieves equipment, assuring equipment is always available and in good condition; maintains appropriate supply inventory for items such as OR solutions, personal protective equipment, and gas tanks for surgical procedures. Other duties as designated.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of related experience.
Effective written and oral communication and time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must have equipment pick‑up and equipment handling storage experience.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and push or pull a gurney or bed with patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of operating room experience.
Experience working in an acute care equipment management environment.
Experience as an OR Assistant.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours (including weekends, holidays, and on‑call) and different locations based on business needs.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $50,446 - $62,744 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $24.16 - $30.05.
Employee Requirements
All employees must comply with the University’s Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, any candidate who accepts an offer must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions concerning misconduct within the last seven years, or any appeals of such findings.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Day shift