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How much do operating room educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room educator in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room educator?

An Operating Room Educator is a specialized nurse or healthcare professional responsible for training, orienting, and supporting staff working in the surgical suite. They develop educational programs, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and help staff stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies. Their role is crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care and safety in the operating room. Operating Room Educators also assess staff competencies and provide ongoing education to promote professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room educator?

To thrive as an Operating Room Educator, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, a current RN license, and often a BSN or MSN, along with experience in surgical settings. Familiarity with surgical equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and educational technology is typically required, and certifications like CNOR are highly valued. Excellent communication, leadership, and teaching skills help foster a supportive learning environment and guide OR staff development. These competencies ensure safe, evidence-based surgical care and continuous professional growth for perioperative teams.

How does an operating room educator collaborate with surgical teams to implement new protocols or technologies?

An Operating Room Educator works closely with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to introduce and integrate new protocols or technologies into the operating room environment. They typically conduct training sessions, develop educational materials, and offer hands-on demonstrations to ensure all team members are comfortable and competent with changes. Collaboration often involves gathering feedback from staff, addressing concerns, and adapting training methods to meet the unique needs of the surgical team. This role is essential in promoting patient safety and maintaining high standards of care during transitions.

What is the difference between Operating Room Educator vs Surgical Nurse Educator?

AspectOperating Room EducatorSurgical Nurse Educator
CredentialsRN license, OR experience, teaching certification (optional)RN license, surgical nursing experience, teaching certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, OR settingsHospitals, nursing schools, training programs
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, educational institutionsHealthcare facilities, nursing education programs
Primary FocusTraining staff on surgical procedures and OR protocolsTeaching surgical nursing skills and patient care

Both roles involve educating healthcare professionals, but Operating Room Educators focus on surgical procedures and OR protocols, while Surgical Nurse Educators concentrate on nursing skills related to surgery. The choice depends on your background and career goals within healthcare education.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,531 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Operating Room Aide

State College, PA

Mount Nittany Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Mount Nittany Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine duties in the Operating Room area which assist the nursing staff in caring for patients. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  1. High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

  1. Nursing assistant experience preferred.
  2. Operating room experience preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  1. Ability to follow instructions and perform routine tasks carefully and properly.
  2. Address patient with appropriate title or agreed to by patient.
  3. Listens and appropriately responds to patient/significant other, staff, and physician concerns.  Communicates nonverbally a calm, caring attitude.
  4. Communicates appropriately pertinent information concerning the patient, equipment, instruments and supplies.

License/Certification/Registration:

  1. Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Director, Unit Manager and Clinical Supervisor. The amount of supervision required is directly proportionate to the complexity of the task being performed.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Transports Central Sterile carts to and from OR during scheduled hours.
  2. Unloads Central Sterile carts and place items in proper storage area.  Inspects integrity of sterile packaging.
  3. Cleans and cares for instruments according to procedure as directed.
  4. Assembles trays as directed.
  5. Reports damaged instruments to appropriate director/manager.
  6. Wraps and labels instruments or supplies as directed.
  7. Assists with keeping work room in order.
  8. Cleans storage shelves and initial appropriately.
  9. Cleans unicells and specialty carts and initial appropriately.
  10. Cleans special equipment as directed, e.g., sterilizes, microscopes, smoke evacuator, etc.
  11. Monitors expiration dates on sterile supplies.
  12. Defrosts and cleans refrigerators.
  13. Transports specimens to laboratory.
  14. Assists with cleaning of the operating room area as directed.
  15. Assists with moving patients to and from the OR bed as needed.
  16. Assists anesthesia and/or OR staff in transporting patients as directed.
  17. Stamps charts for patients prior to day of surgery or as needed.  Maintains supply of operating room patient charts.
  18. Makes copies of operating room schedules and surgical schedules and distribute according to procedure.
  19. Stocks utility rooms and storage areas as directed.
  20. Runs errands as directed.
  21. Maintains a safe environment.
    1. Demonstrates knowledge for the care and handling of instrumentation and equipment.
    2. Reports faulty equipment immediately to appropriate personnel.
    3. Uses proper body mechanics for all activities.
    4. Follows established safety standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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