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Operating Room Assistant
full-timeMuncie

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Location

Muncie

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Ball Memorial Hospital, we’re proud to offer care in 10 advanced operating rooms, designed to support excellence at every step. Our team thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, where every member plays a vital role in delivering the highest standards of care. As we continue to grow across multiple specialties, we embrace innovation and professional development, creating a workplace where both our staff and patients can succeed. Join us and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking healthcare community committed to making a difference every day.

 

Operating Room Assistants support the surgical team before, during and after surgery. Assists with operating room preparation by cleaning, procuring equipment and opening sterile supplies. Provides transportation and needed assistance with patient care. Assists Surgical Techs and Nurses with various assigned duties. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, surgical technologists and other surgical personnel.
• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires physical stamina and proper lifting techniques.


  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Other facts

Tech stack
Operating Room Preparation,Patient Care,Assisting Surgical Techs,Assisting Nurses,Equipment Procurement,Sterile Field Maintenance,Physical Stamina,Proper Lifting Techniques

About IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system.

A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all.

At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • Operating Room Assistants support the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. They assist with operating room preparation, provide transportation and assistance with patient care, and work closely with various surgical personnel.

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What does a Operating Room Assistant do at IU Health?

As a Operating Room Assistant at IU Health, you will: operating Room Assistants support the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. They assist with operating room preparation, provide transportation and assistance with patient care, and work closely with various surgical personnel..

Why join IU Health as a Operating Room Assistant?

IU Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Operating Room Assistant position at IU Health remote?

The Operating Room Assistant position at IU Health is based in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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