Operating Room Assistant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking an OR Assistant to support the operating room team. The role includes direct patient care tasks such as patient positioning, preparing for surgery, and transporting specimens, under the guidance of the circulating RN or surgeon.

The OR Assistant also handles indirect duties like restocking, cleaning rooms and equipment, and supplying the unit. Strong English communication, good organizational skills, and a patient‑centered approach are

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills, personal maturity and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Position patient for surgery with guidance from circulating staff.
• Hold patient for surgical prep and transport specimens.
• Transport, restock and obtain patient care supplies.
• Clean OR procedure rooms and equipment; respond to patient needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Operating Room AssistantApply: Attleboro, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R9452Scheduled 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 are 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