Operating Room Assistant

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an on-site patient support role focused on delivering safe, compassionate care in the operating room environment. The position involves greeting patients and families, orienting them to hospital services, and assisting with transfers while upholding safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 0–1 year of related experience, with OR exposure preferred. Regular evenings, 40 hours weekly, with on-site work at 90 Blossom Street.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care 0–1 year required.
• Operating Room experience 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient/family-focused care through cordial greetings and interactions.
• Provides orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and ensures safety during transfers.
• Coordinates patient transfers with bedrails raised and proper coverings.
• Maintains awareness of OR schedule to meet deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Summary Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care through cordial greetings and interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel. Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families. Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, locations 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 two approved identifiers. Ensures safety and support measures during patient transfers (e.g., bedrails raised, patient covered with a blanket and kept warm). Is aware of special precautions when transferring patients requiring precautions.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Experience Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
• Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with other health care members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
• Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Monday - Friday 3PM-11PM

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

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