Entry-Level Operating Room Support Technician

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston seeks an OR support role within Surgical Services to assist the care team during procedures. You will handle room turnover, transport patients, stock supplies, and prepare OR tables and equipment for cases, under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulations, with rotation through procedural units and collaboration with leadership on process improvements, while maintaining clear communication with surgeons and nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• One year OR/surgical area experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnover and sets up specialized equipment and OR tables for cases.
• Transports patients and equipment between floors and OR suites as needed.
• Ensures sterile supplies are available and maintains clean procedural areas.
• Maintains accurate labeling and expiration dates for fluids and linen.
• Responds to Vocera calls and adheres to on-call requirements.

Skills

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Sterile technique

Equipment handling

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Neptune’s equipment

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston seeks an OR support role within Surgical Services to assist the care team during procedures. You will handle room turnover, transport patients, stock supplies, and prepare OR tables and equipment for cases, under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulations, with rotation through procedural units and collaboration with leadership on process improvements, while maintaining clear communication with surgeons and nurses.