OR Assistant

As an OR Assistant at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center you'll support the needs of the surgical team to ensure the patient and the rooms are ready for surgery.  You will assist with safe patient handling, preparation, and maintenance of the surgical environment.  

Rowan Medical Center is Novant's 4th's largest hospital, serving the Rowan County area since 1936.  Your work will support 8 operating rooms and a large team of surgical services professionals.  The ORs here see a variety of cases including ortho, ENT, general, and GYN.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone new to healthcare who is looking to grow their skills.  

Novant Health offers you access to continuing education and leadership support to help grow your career in the healthcare field.  We work to foster an inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose.  

• Review assignment with the nurse to receive direction for priority of work according to patient needs
• Gather supplies / instruments / equipment pertinent to scheduled procedure
• Prepare and/or open supplies / instruments / equipment pertinent to the scheduled procedure
• Restock operating rooms, solutions and warmers
• Assist with the transportation, transfer, preparation, and positioning of patients
• Perform pre-operative clip preps
• Assist with turnover of the operating room in a timely, efficient manner
• Secure patient in proper position for administration of regional anesthetics and surgical prep

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.  Some education in healthcare or an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of professional or healthcare work history, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.

 At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.