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Mission Hospital

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Reston, VA · On-site

$41.42 - $62.13/hr

Associate Degree * 12 hour shifts * Must have OR experience Benefits Reston Hospital Center, offers ... Nurse Operating Room opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified ...

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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 Washington?

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Inova

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

239th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to join our team. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign on & relocation bonuses.

Schedule: Full-Time, Evening shift: 3/12hr shifts (11:00am - 11:30pm). 

On-call required. 

Inova Alexandria Hospital is a beautiful 318-bed community hospital located in the city of Alexandria. Our OR is equipped with 11 OR suites and 4 Endoscopy Suites. Comprehensive range of surgical specialties to include, orthopedics-total joints, sports medicine, spine, general ENT, gynecology, urology, plastics, vascular, neurosurgery, robotics, podiatry, and maxillofacial. Full range of Endoscopy services including Heartburn Treatment.

Hospital awards and recognitions include:

  • Magnet designated
  • Recognized as 8th ranked best hospital in DMV and 9th best in VA
  • Leap Frog awarded Grade A for hospital safety
  • Joint Commission Hip/Knee Replacement Gold Seal of Approval

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

  • Performs comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple, sometimes conflicting, data sets and synthesizing their interrelationships.
  • Formulates individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.
  • Supports and empowers patients and families as they progress through the healthcare continuum from health promotion to end of life decisions.
  • Advocates for patients' rights from the patient/family perspective and provides counsel and acts as a resource to resolve issues.
  • Anticipates ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients/families and assists staff in assessing patients' learning needs. 
     

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements:

  • Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of direct Operating Room (OR) experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Education: BSN or ADN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate's Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
  • License: Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support with American Heart Association.

Preferred Experience & Certification: 

  • Strong scrubbing background
  • Experienced in Ortho, Neuro, Robotics Trauma, Thoracic cases 
  • Circulating and scrubbing experience 
  • AORN's Periop 101 curriculum completion and/or CNOR

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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