Operating Room Assistant I

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to support high-quality patient care in the operating room environment. You will assist with patient transfers, verify identity, and help ensure safety and comfort during transport.

This onsite role at 90 Blossom Street requires strong communication, body mechanics awareness, and teamwork with surgical staff to meet the OR schedule. Evening shifts may apply with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care 0-1 year preferred, OR experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Ability to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient- and family-centered care through professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Provides orientation and wayfinding assistance to patients, families, and guests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital services, department locations, procedures, and resources.
• Directs patients, families, and visitors to appropriate services and support resources.
• Independently transports patients and assists with patient transfers as needed.
• Verifies patient identity using two approved patient identifiers.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport and transfers, including proper safety devices.
• Adheres to special handling and precautions for patients with isolation or specific clinical needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading directions

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

Copilot said:Summary Responsible for supporting high-quality patient care, maintaining patient safety, and assisting with clinical and operational activities in the operating room environment.

Essential Functions

• Promotes a patient and family-centered care environment through professional and courteous interactions with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Provides orientation and wayfinding assistance to patients, families, and guests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital services, department locations, procedures, and patient care resources.
• Directs patients, families, and visitors to appropriate services and support resources.
• Independently transports patients and assists with patient transfers as needed.
• Verifies patient identity using two approved patient identifiers.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport and transfers, including the use of appropriate safety measures and support devices.
• Adheres to all special handling and precaution requirements when transporting patients with specific clinical needs or isolation precautions.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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 (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 90 Blossom StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Evening (United States of America)Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/HourlyGrade 2

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