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Sentara

Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Shift: Weekend Days ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p) Overview The Operating Room (OR ...

Sentara

Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$10K/mo

Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Shift: Day Shift: Monday Friday 7a-3p Overview The Operating Room (OR) Attendant supports ...

Sentara

Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Shift: Day Shift: Monday Friday 7a-3p Overview The Operating Room (OR) Attendant supports ...

Sentara

Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Norfolk, VA

$10K/mo

Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Shift: Weekend Days ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p) Overview The Operating Room (OR ...

Corewell Health

Operating Room Attendant

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Scope of work Works under the direction of the Operating Room Attendant Supervisor. Turnover the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors. Restock supplies and housekeeping ...

Spectrum Health

Operating Room Attendant

Dearborn, MI

$12.75 - $16/hr

Scope of work Works under the direction of the Operating Room Attendant Supervisor. Turnover the OR room, wipe all the equipment down in the OR room, mop the floors. Restock supplies and housekeeping ...

Spark by Hilton

Room Attendant

Paducah, KY · On-site

$15/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

Holiday Inn Express

Room Attendant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

Holiday Inn Express

Room Attendant

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$15.50/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

Spark by Hilton

Room Attendant

Paducah, KY · On-site

$15/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

Holiday Inn Express

Room Attendant

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$15.50/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

Spark by Hilton

Room Attendant

Paducah, KY · On-site

$15/hr

Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you ... Promotion opportunities and training Responsibilities of Room Attendants include: * Change bed ...

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How much do operating room attendant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room attendant in the United States is $15.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Operating Room Attendants face, and how can they be managed effectively?

Operating Room Attendants often encounter challenges such as working in fast-paced environments, responding to urgent requests, and maintaining strict sterilization standards. Managing these challenges involves strong communication with surgical teams, staying organized during high-pressure situations, and adhering to protocols for infection control. Regular training and teamwork help ensure safety and efficiency, while attentiveness to detail supports the smooth flow of surgical procedures.

What is the difference between Operating Room Attendant vs Surgical Technician?

AspectOperating Room AttendantSurgical Technician
CertificationsNone required or basic healthcare trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, surgical centersOperating rooms in hospitals and surgical centers
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, sterilize equipment, support staffPrepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, assist during surgeries

While both roles support surgical teams, Operating Room Attendants primarily handle patient prep and sterilization tasks, often with minimal certifications. Surgical Technicians have more specialized training and directly assist during surgeries. Both work in similar environments, but Surgical Technicians have a broader scope of practice and certification requirements.

What are Operating Room Attendants?

Operating Room Attendants, also known as OR Attendants or Surgical Support Technicians, are healthcare workers who assist with the preparation and maintenance of operating rooms before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing equipment, transporting patients, setting up surgical instruments, and ensuring that the operating environment is safe and organized. They play a crucial role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure surgeries run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operating Room Attendant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Attendant, you need a solid understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and infection control, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certifications like BLS. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and hospital inventory systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for ensuring smooth surgical operations. These skills and qualities are vital to maintaining patient safety, supporting surgical teams, and ensuring the efficiency of operating room procedures.
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Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Operating Room (OR) Attendant

Sentara

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Days

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Operating Room Attendant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Shift: Weekend Days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p)

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

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90-days of hire

Experience

  • Prior Environmental Services, or operating room experience 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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