Operating Room Assistant

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem OR Day Shift staff member to ensure excellent patient care, safety, and medical assistance in the operating room. The role involves greeting patients and families, guiding them through hospital processes, and coordinating with the surgical team.

The position requires a High School Diploma, 0-1 year hospital experience, and strong communication skills to support a tight OR schedule and patient transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 year Medical Office/Hospital experience preferred.
• Must understand written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with health care team.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient/family-focused care with cordial greetings and interactions.
• Provides orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital systems and locations of departments and services.
• Refers patients and families to appropriate resources.
• Transports and assists in transferring patients.
• Properly identifies patients using two identifiers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to safety

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.

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.

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.