Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a dedicated team member for the Evening shift at 90 Blossom Street in Boston. This onsite role supports patient care in the operating room, with 40 scheduled hours weekly and a 100PM–930PM, Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekends.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 0–1 year hospital or medical office experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team while ensuring patient safety and accurate

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
• Attention to safety and proper patient transfer procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient- and family-focused care through cordial greeting and interactions.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital systems and departmental procedures.
• Transports and assists in patient transfers.
• Identifies patients using two approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety during patient transfers (bedrails, coverings).
• Assists in maintaining OR schedule and readiness for procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Adaptability

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

100PM - 930PM Mon - Fri Occasional Weekends 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 greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.
• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location 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 2 approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).
• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: (none listed)

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)

100PM - 930PM Mon - Fri Occasional Weekends

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

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