Operating Room Assistant

massgeneralbrigham; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Danvers, MA seeks a Per Diem Patient Care Associate to support the OR team with patient transport, transfer safety, and day-shift coverage.

The role emphasizes patient/family-focused interactions, adherence to safety, and collaboration with surgical staff to keep the OR schedule running smoothly. This is an onsite, day-shift position with no holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reading directions

Body mechanics

Attention to OR schedule

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Monday thru Friday 7-3:30pm, no Holidays or 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 greetings and interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital and unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital systems and procedures, the 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 two approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety and support measures during patient transfers (i.e., bedrails raised, patient covered with a blanket and kept warm).
• Is aware of special precautions required when transferring patients on 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 thru Friday 7-3:30pm, no Holidays or Weekends.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

102 Endicott Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (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.

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