Surgery - ORA/PCT - Part Time - First Shift

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Patient Care Technician / Operating Room Assistant (PCT/ORA) for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio area). Key Perks and Benefits: Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.

Generous paid time off (PTO) program beginning day one, designed to support work-life balance, rest, and time with family. Medical Insurance: Choose from two High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options or a PPO plan, along with Dental and Vision coverage.

Benefits

begin on the first of the month following your hire date. HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans; FSA for medical and dependent care expenses. Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life & AD&D Insurance. Industry-leading retirement plan.

Employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation. Tuition Assistance Program. Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift. Employment Status: Part Time Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 hours weekly/60 hours bi-weekly) Shift: 1st Shift Position Reports to: Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse Department Description The Surgery Department is committed to providing safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout the perioperative experience.

Team members work collaboratively to support patients from pre-operative preparation through recovery while ensuring a clean, organized, and patient-centered environment.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician / Operating Room Assistant (PCT/ORA) is a versatile team member who combines direct patient care responsibilities with operational support within the surgical services environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, this role assists with patient care, transportation, room preparation, equipment management, supply maintenance, and endoscopy support activities.

The PCT/ORA plays a critical role in ensuring efficient surgical operations while delivering compassionate care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

Provides patient care support including positioning, transfers, mobility assistance, comfort measures, obtaining vital signs, and specimen collection. Transports patients to and from Surgery, Same Day Surgery (SDS), PACU, and inpatient units as needed. Prepares and maintains operating rooms, patient rooms, and perioperative areas to support daily surgical operations.

Cleans operating rooms between procedures and at the end of each day following established infection prevention protocols. Assists surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff with patient positioning, transfers, surgical preparation, and equipment movement. Cleans and processes endoscopes according to established cleaning and disinfection standards.

Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning activities and maintains required cleaning logs. Orders, stocks, replenishes, and maintains linen, supplies, and equipment throughout the department. Maintains sharps containers and ensures supplies are available for routine, weekend, and on-call procedures. Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing schedules, patient volumes, staffing needs, and surgical priorities.

Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers through professional communication and teamwork. Supports a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Performs additional duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. One to three months of related healthcare experience and/or training preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six (6) months of hire. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment. Ability to safely perform physical activities associated with patient care and transportation. Mission, Vision & Values Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care. Be a trusted, nationally recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.

A.S.P.I.R.E. – Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)