Operating Room Assistant Jobs
Operating Room Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty surgery clinics, from entry-level to experienced, with specializations in sterile processing support, surgical instrument handling, and perioperative patient care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Operating Room Nurse
Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center is hiring a Operating Room Nurse, Full Time
Welcome to Center Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center
At Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Spine, Upper/Lower Extremity, General, Therapies
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) at Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center
The Registered Nurse Circulator provides nursing care and service during surgery cases. The Circulating RN will be responsible for positioning the patient, prepping the patient, and circulating the case. Experienced in surgical procedures in the following specialties: if applicable
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
- Active RN license in the state
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS as required by the center
- A minimum of 1 year experience working as a Circulator
- Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Operating Room Nurse
Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center is hiring a Operating Room Nurse, Full Time
Welcome to Center Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center
At Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Spine, Upper/Lower Extremity, General, Therapies
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) at Regenerative Orthopedics Surgery Center
The Registered Nurse Circulator provides nursing care and service during surgery cases. The Circulating RN will be responsible for positioning the patient, prepping the patient, and circulating the case. Experienced in surgical procedures in the following specialties: if applicable
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
- Active RN license in the state
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS as required by the center
- A minimum of 1 year experience working as a Circulator
- Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler449
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions100
- SCA Health76
- United Surgical Partners67
- White Glove Placement45
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services303
- Education15
- Staffing & Recruiting15
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
- Science & Research6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with completion of a surgical technology or OR assistant training program
- Current BLS or CPR certification from an accredited organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic principles
- Experience handling, counting, and processing surgical instruments
- Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and room turnover
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and electronic health record documentation
Tips for Your Operating Room Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to surgical settings
List every clinical environment you've worked in, whether a hospital OR, outpatient surgery center, or specialty clinic. Hiring managers scan for sterile field experience, surgical instrument knowledge, and BLS or CPR certification before anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operating room assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications on your first page
Certifications like CSFA, CRCST, or CNA carry real weight for operating room assistant roles. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Target postings by surgical specialty
OR assistant roles in orthopedics, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery often require specialty-specific instrument knowledge. Search by surgical specialty in your keywords to find openings where your hands-on experience is a direct match.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle a contaminated field, a missing instrument count, or a sudden change in surgical setup. Walk through your actual decision process, not just the textbook answer, and reference specific cases when you can.
Follow up after submitting your application
OR departments fill openings quickly, especially for per-diem and contract shifts. A brief, professional follow-up to the hiring coordinator within a week of applying keeps your name visible and signals genuine interest in the role.
Operating Room Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operating room assistants?
The most active employers for operating room assistants right now are American Traveler, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and SCA Health, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large surgical volumes and ambulatory surgery centers tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many operating room assistant jobs are remote?
About 5% of operating room assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most OR roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are sterile processing coordination, surgical scheduling support, and administrative functions attached to perioperative services teams.
How do you become an operating room assistant?
Start by earning a high school diploma, then complete a formal OR assistant or surgical technology training program at a community college or vocational school. Obtain BLS certification, then apply for entry-level OR technician or surgical aide roles to build hands-on experience. Some candidates also pursue the CRCST credential through IAHCSMM to strengthen their sterile processing qualifications.
How do you get hired as an operating room assistant with little or no experience?
Focus on roles posted as OR aide, surgical technician trainee, or perioperative assistant, which are specifically designed for candidates building their first clinical hours. Completing a clinical externship during your training program is the most direct path to your first paid position. Highlighting any patient-facing or sterile technique coursework on your resume helps when your paid experience is limited.
What does the operating room assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen from HR, followed by an in-person interview with the OR manager or charge nurse. You'll typically face scenario questions about instrument counts, sterile field breaches, and patient handling. Some facilities include a brief skills demonstration or shadow shift before making an offer, particularly for candidates with limited OR-specific experience.
Where can I find and apply to operating room assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to operating room assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and surgical specialty background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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