Description
Move surgical patients to and from operating rooms using stretchers or beds; assist with transfers and positioning for procedures. Clean and turn over OR suites, disinfect and transport equipment, and stock sterile supplies. Transport specimens, blood products, and bodies per policy, and support OR staff during emergencies and routine workflows.
Skills
Content
- • Active Listening
- • Speaking
Social Skills
- • Social Perceptiveness
- • Service Orientation
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
- • Oral Comprehension
- • Oral Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
- • Problem Sensitivity
Fine Manipulative Abilities
- • Manual Dexterity
Physical Strength Abilities
- • Static Strength
- • Explosive Strength
- • Dynamic Strength
- • Trunk Strength
Endurance
- • Stamina
Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
- • Extent Flexibility
- • Gross Body Equilibrium
Visual Abilities
- • Near Vision
Auditory and Speech Abilities
- • Speech Recognition
- • Speech Clarity
Knowledge
Business and Management
- • Customer and Personal Service
Law and Public Safety
- • Public Safety and Security
Related specializations
Interview options
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Related Pathways
Healthcare & Human Services
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
