Entry Level Operating Room Assistant Jobs
New grad operating room assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or hands-on training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Boston Medical Center, Ascension, and Banner Health hiring at this level now.
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Commitment to Care Bonus potential for Qualifying External CandidatesJob Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
- Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.
- Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures.
- Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
- Assists in turnover of room between cases.
- Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
- Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
- Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
- Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
- Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria:
- a. Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred)
- b. Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with one year operating room experience
- c. Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of seven (7) years hospital operating room experience
- Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
- Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$32.44 - $45.42I’m here to help.
Let’s talk about your career plans and how we can make them a reality.
Stephanie Spuchesi
Senior Recruiter
- stephanie.spuchesi@mwhc.com
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual status inquiries. Refer to the FAQs for more information.
All inquiries/CVs are kept strictly confidential.
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Commitment to Care Bonus potential for Qualifying External CandidatesJob Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
- Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.
- Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures.
- Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
- Assists in turnover of room between cases.
- Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
- Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
- Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
- Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
- Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria:
- a. Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred)
- b. Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with one year operating room experience
- c. Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of seven (7) years hospital operating room experience
- Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
- Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$32.44 - $45.42I’m here to help.
Let’s talk about your career plans and how we can make them a reality.
Stephanie Spuchesi
Senior Recruiter
- stephanie.spuchesi@mwhc.com
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual status inquiries. Refer to the FAQs for more information.
All inquiries/CVs are kept strictly confidential.
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- Boston Medical Center13
- Ascension12
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- UCHealth9
- Baylor Scott & White Health8
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Entry Level Operating Room Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level operating room assistant job?
Start by completing a certified surgical technologist or operating room assistant program, as most entry level postings expect at least a certificate and basic sterile technique knowledge. Hands-on clinical rotations, externships, or volunteer hours in a surgical setting give you a strong edge. Highlight any instrument handling, patient positioning, or scrub experience on your resume, even if it came from coursework.
Which companies hire entry level operating room assistants?
Companies hiring entry level operating room assistants right now include Boston Medical Center, Ascension, and Banner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical clinics tend to post the most openings at this level, often filling roles on a rolling basis as patient volume grows.
Are there remote entry level operating room assistant jobs?
Yes, though most positions in this field are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level operating room assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve scheduling, surgical supply coordination, or administrative support rather than direct patient care in the OR.
Are these new grad operating room assistant jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically says it accepts candidates from accredited programs, considers internship or externship hours in place of paid work history, and does not require prior full-time OR employment. A strong clinical portfolio helps.
Which industries hire the most entry level operating room assistants?
Entry Level operating room assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because surgical case volumes and staffing turnover create consistent openings for candidates coming directly out of training programs.