Operating Room Assistant

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking an OR Assistant to support the surgical team under the guidance of the RN/LPN. You will position patients, assist with prep, transport specimens, and help keep the OR clean and stocked.

This full-time role requires strong English communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to perform basic math. You will contribute to efficient unit operations and patient care in line with CDC/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care.
• Good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.
• Command of verbal and written English
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
• Ability to perform simple math calculations
• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient

Responsibilities

• Position patient for surgery with guidance from circulating RN or surgeon.
• Hold patient for surgical prep.
• Transport specimens.
• Clean OR procedure rooms and equipment.
• Transport, restock and obtain patient care supplies.
• Respond to patient and family needs in a timely manner.
• Support efficient operation of the unit while following policies and guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the OR Assistant (ORA) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. As delegated, the direct patient care tasks includes but is not limited to positioning patient for surgery with guidance from circulating RN or surgeon, holding patient for surgical prep, transporting specimens, cleaning OR procedure rooms and equipment. Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies. In addition, the ORA is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of SMH in accordance with the CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care
• Good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.
• Command of verbal and written English
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
• Ability to perform simple math calculations
• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient

Educational Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $15.67-$23.50

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.