Operating Room Assistant

Partner's Healthcare; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts seeks a Per Diem role to support operating room patient care, safety, and logistics. The position emphasizes accurate patient identification, smooth patient transfers, and collaboration with surgical teams.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 year hospital or medical office experience, with OR exposure preferred. Onsite work at 102 Endicott Street is expected with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred.

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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient interactions

O.R. coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site:

The General Hospital CorporationMass 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

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.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

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

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

• 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

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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