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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 1045-1915,some Saturdays ; On-call: weekdays, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as assigned
Posted Date
06/15/2026
Salary Range: $23.36 - 30.77 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
31252

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Take on a rewarding role in a world-class health organization. The Operating Room Assistant II is under direct supervision of the Operating Room Assistant III lead, Charge Nurse and RN circulator in the performance of job duties. The O.R. Assistant II is responsible for patient transport, cleaning of the operating room suites, and assistance to nursing staff in preparing patients for surgery, gathering supplies and equipment, maintenance of storage areas and performing necessary errands related to patient care.

The incumbent also works closely with the Unit Secretary in carrying out activities related to the surgery schedule. The incumbent also takes direction from the circulating nurse for patient care needs.

Job Qualifications

 
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job: lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs. or more, constant (80-90% of the time)
  • Dexterity to operate equipment.
  • Communication skills to take direction or instructions.
  • Ability to articulate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
  • Awareness of potential exposure to injury of hazardous materials.
  • Knowledge of disinfectants germicides, and sterilant.
  • Knowledge of infection control, AORN, and AAMI standards related to job functions.

As a condition of employment
, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.