Operating Room Assistant BWH

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking an Operating Room Assistant for a 32-hour rotating schedule to support the OR clinical team and ensure high-quality patient care in the operating room.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of hospital experience preferred, strong communication and teamwork, and careful adherence to safety procedures while assisting in patient transfer and OR tasks. Onsite at 75 Francis Street.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year hospital/medical office experience preferred.
• Experience in operating room settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient/family focused care with cordial greetings.
• Provides orientation information for guests, patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital systems and locations of departments.
• Refers patients and families to appropriate resources.
• Independently transports and assists in patient transfer.
• Ensures patient identification using two identifiers and safety in transfer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Scheduling awareness

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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

Operating Room Assistant - 32hr Rotating - BWH OR Clinical Support. Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.

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.

Experience

Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 1 year preferred. Operating Room Experience 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)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly. Grade: 2.

Benefits

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

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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