OR Assistant

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0726-0758 Job Title OR Assistant Job Type Temporary Part Time Union CUPE City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department Operating Room Open Positions 1 Date Posted July 23, 2026 Closing Date July 29, 2026 Salary $26.281 - $27.575/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Department/Unit/Program Description The Operating Room performs elective and emergency surgery on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthetists, nurses and support staff work together to ensure a positive experience for the patient. Position Summary The Operating Room is currently seeking a Temporary Part-time Operating Room Assistant to join their team. Effective August 10, 2026 Ending on or before: January 04, 2027 Essential Qualifications Knowledge of aseptic techniques Must be physically fit as heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, moving and bending required Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with patients, family members and all levels of staff Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis Preferred Qualifications Current experience in reprocessing Housekeeping experience Hours of Work Rotation of eight (8) hour shifts, days and evenings, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job?

The OR Assistant supports the multidisciplinary surgical team in performing elective and emergency surgeries. Responsibilities include maintaining a positive patient experience and adhering to physical requirements for moving and bending.

Candidates must have knowledge of aseptic techniques and be physically fit for heavy lifting and movement. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with patients and staff are essential.

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• Aseptic Techniques
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Reprocessing
• Housekeeping
• Patient Care

• Healthcare
• Administrative

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level