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Operating Room Associate Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Operating Room Attendant

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

The Operating Room (OR) Attendant supports professional staff in caring for the surgical patient ... For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following ...

$51 - $56.11/hr

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Reports To: TBD Provides Direct Support To: 633 Medical Group ... Associate Degree in Nursing or higher. * Graduate from a college or university nursing program ...

RN OR Operating Room

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$32.33 - $48.50/hr

Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree * 2 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits ... for our RN OR Operating Room opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified ...

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Reports To: TBD Provides Direct Support To: 633 Medical Group ... Associate Degree in Nursing or higher. * Graduate from a college or university nursing program ...

RN, Operating Room

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$47.85 - $71.72/hr

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma * At least one year of experience as an OR RN or a recent graduate from a perioperative 101 program * Excellent communication and organizational ...

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Operating Room Associate information

What is an operating room associate?

Operating Room Associates are healthcare professionals who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and organization of the operating room before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their responsibilities often include ensuring that surgical instruments and supplies are properly sterilized, setting up equipment, and helping the surgical team maintain a safe and sterile environment. They may also be responsible for transporting patients and handling surgical specimens. Operating Room Associates play a crucial role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure surgeries run smoothly and efficiently.

What does an operating room associate do?

Operating Room Associates play a vital role in ensuring surgeries run smoothly by preparing and maintaining sterile environments, assembling surgical instruments, and assisting with patient positioning. They frequently collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to anticipate needs and facilitate efficient procedures. Their attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly help prevent delays and support patient safety throughout each operation. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, making it ideal for those seeking a career in healthcare support.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an operating room associate?

To thrive as an Operating Room Associate, you need a solid understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and medical terminology, often supported by a relevant certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or similar training. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and hospital information systems is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure smooth surgical operations, patient safety, and effective collaboration with surgical teams in high-stress environments.

What is the difference between Operating Room Associate vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room AssociateSurgical Technologist
CertificationsCPR, hospital-specific trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsHospitals, outpatient surgical facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, sterilize equipment, support surgical teamSet up operating rooms, pass instruments, maintain sterile field

Both Operating Room Associates and Surgical Technologists work in surgical settings, assisting teams during procedures. While their roles overlap in supporting surgical operations, Surgical Technologists typically have more specialized training and certification, focusing on instrument handling and sterile techniques. Operating Room Associates often perform supportive tasks and may have less formal certification. Understanding these differences can help in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operating Room jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Operating Room jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Operating Room Associate jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Operating Room Associate job openings:

Operating Room (OR) Attendant - CVOR

Norfolk, VA • On-site


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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
Shift:
8-4:30- but it will be rotating, and may include 6-2:30, 9:30-6, 11-7.
Call required.
Overview
The Operating Room (OR) Attendant supports professional staff in caring for the surgical patient. This support is met through the transportation of patients from inpatient/emergency room/ICU departments to the pre-op holding area. In addition to the transportation of patients, the OR attendant is responsible for the cleaning of the operating room suites between surgical procedures. OR Attendants will support anesthesia staff both in the operating room setting as well as ancillary departments by ensuring adequate stocking of anesthesia supplies in medication carts, the cleaning of anesthesia machines, and the transportation of anesthesia machines and carts. OR attendants will be asked to transport specimens and blood products to and from the lab as well as ensure proper stocking of various formalin containers used for specimen handling and transport. The OR attendant will assist in the positioning of surgical patients with the guidance of professional OR staff. The OR attendant will help prepare the operating room suite by the opening of sterile supplies onto the sterile field and ensuring the proper equipment is available in the room for the surgical procedure.
Education
  • HSD/GED Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure
  • American Heart Saver AED/CPR REQUIRED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90-days of hire

Experience
  • Prior Environmental Services, or operating room experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.


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