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United Surgical Partners

RN Operating Room Nurse

Mineola, NY · On-site

$21.58 - $23.77/hr

Maintains equipment in a neat and orderly fashion and maintains a safe environment in assigned area. Job Responsibilities: * Performs other duties as assigned * Performs a variety of laundry tasks in ...

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How much do operating room orderly jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room orderly in New York is $46.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $46.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room orderly?

An Operating Room Orderly assists medical staff by maintaining cleanliness, transporting patients, and ensuring surgical equipment is properly stocked and prepared. They help create a safe and efficient environment for surgeries by following strict protocols and supporting surgical teams as needed. Their role is critical in maintaining the overall functionality of the operating room.

What are the typical daily duties and challenges of an operating room orderly?

As an Operating Room Orderly, your daily responsibilities include preparing operating rooms for procedures, transporting patients, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring that surgical equipment is properly cleaned and stocked. You'll work closely with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists, requiring excellent teamwork and communication. The role can be physically demanding, involving lifting patients and standing for extended periods, and attention to detail is crucial to support infection control practices. Facing fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure situations, orderlies play a vital part in keeping surgeries running smoothly and safely.

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

Operating Room Orderlies require physical stamina, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training often provided. Familiarity with hospital sanitation protocols, patient transfer equipment, and basic inventory systems is beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability are key soft skills to excel in this supportive healthcare role. These skills ensure the operating room is prepared, safe, and efficient for patients and surgical staff alike.

Do hospitals still hire operating room orderlies?

Operating room orderlies are still employed in many hospitals to assist with patient transport, equipment, and maintaining a sterile environment. The role often requires physical stamina, good communication skills, and adherence to safety protocols. Employment opportunities depend on hospital size and staffing needs.

How to become a surgical operating room orderly?

To become a surgical operating room orderly, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete on-the-job training or a certification program in hospital support services. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are important, along with knowledge of sterile procedures and hospital protocols.

What does an operating room orderly do?

An operating room orderly is responsible for preparing and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the operating room, assisting with equipment setup, and ensuring a sterile environment. They support surgical staff by transporting supplies, cleaning instruments, and helping with patient movement as needed.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Orderly job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,828 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Operating Room Specialist - Per Diem

Rockville Centre, NY

Catholic Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 894 rated healthcare providers

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$26 - $30/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Overview

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking.   We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan.  Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. 

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

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Position Summary: Individual with knowledge and expertise in all peri-operative specialties, who is responsible for assisting in the procurement and control of materials and equipment necessary for the functioning of the department.

Responsibilities  

  • Requisition supplies necessary to complete the daily assignments of the surgical area.
  • Controls operating room inventory. Makes regular rounds in the surgical suite and of speciality carts to anticipate outdated inventory.
  • Maintains inventory PAR levels current keeping inventory current and rotated.
  • Provides for the repair and prepares return goods memo for items received with hidden damages.
  • Notifies OR Materials Manager of obsolete inventory.
  • Arranges storage space in an orderly fashion for delivery of supplies.
  • Provides for the emergency needs of the department with reference to materials procurement.
  • Collaborates with various departments of the hospital to ensure quality and safety of all supplies used within the department.
  • Assists staff in providing in service programs relative to the use of materials and particularly new equipment.
  • Assists in conducting evaluations of new products to promote quality patient care and cost containment.
  • Implements systems that facilitate inventory exchange.
  • Assists in the education of the staff in the use and care of equipment and supplies to insure proper economic and efficient utilization.
  • Files traveling requisitions by manufactures and purchase orders when products have received with packaging slips.
  • Serves as an Operating Room Department Representative on committees as designated by the OR Materials Manager, particularly hospital evaluation and standardization committees.
  • Participates in accreditation and audit processes as designated by the OR Materials Manager.
  • Complies with accreditation, regulatory bodies, commissions and Hospital Policies and Procedures in relation to the Operating Room.
  • Attends all safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, departmental service safety and specific job-related hazards.

Qualification: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with Operating Room materials management and/or purchasing preferred
  • Strong business acumen and communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Posted Salary RangeUSD $26.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

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Formed in 1998 under four religious sponsors, Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, physician practices, and other community based ministries. Today, the system has two religious sponsors, the Diocese of Buffalo and the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, who carried on its Mission across the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need. Catholic Health is making the largest investment in its history, dedicating more than $100 million in state-of-the- art technology that will connect our hospitals, home care, long-term care, clinician offices, health centers and ancillary services with patients throughout the area. This transformational investment marks a major milestone for our healing ministry, which dates back more than 165 years.

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