Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a role in patient care support to ensure excellent patient interactions and smooth operating room assistance. The position emphasizes safety, patient transfer support, and coordination with hospital teams at the 90 Blossom Street location.

The role requires a high school diploma, 0–1 year of experience, and strong communication skills. Evening shifts are available, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and onsite work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 0-1 year hospital/medical office experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient/family-focused care through cordial greetings and interactions.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital systems, locations of departments, and patient services.
• Refers patients and families to appropriate resources.
• Independently transports and assists in patient transfers.

Skills

Patient care awareness

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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

Grade

2

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.