Endoscopy OR Assistant - Day Shift | Patient Care Focus

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is seeking an Operating Room Assistant in Boston for the Endoscopy unit. You will assist in the operating room, help ensure patient safety, and work with the surgical team to support high-quality care.

The role requires a high school diploma, 0–1 year of hospital/OR experience preferred, and the ability to follow safety protocols and hospital procedures. This is a 40-hour, day-shift position with occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.
• Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.
• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services.
• Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.
• Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients.
• Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).
• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient transfer safety awareness

Ability to work with surgical team

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is seeking an Operating Room Assistant in Boston for the Endoscopy unit. You will assist in the operating room, help ensure patient safety, and work with the surgical team to support high-quality care.

The role requires a high school diploma, 0–1 year of hospital/OR experience preferred, and the ability to follow safety protocols and hospital procedures. This is a 40-hour, day-shift position with occasional weekend/holiday coverage.