Operating Room Assistant: Patient Transport & Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Room Assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. supports the perioperative team by transporting patients, assisting with positioning, and restocking supplies across the OR suite.

This role collaborates with nurses and physicians to ensure patient safety, equipment readiness, and efficient patient flow, including clinical support like moving and setting up beds and responding to urgent needs in PACU or related areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients/families, management and healthcare team clearly and courteously.
• Helps to facilitate a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Transports patients as directed, maintaining comfort and safety.
• Assists nurse in patient care by lifting and positioning patients.
• Picks up and delivers medications/specimens as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Web navigation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Operating Room Assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. supports the perioperative team by transporting patients, assisting with positioning, and restocking supplies across the OR suite.

This role collaborates with nurses and physicians to ensure patient safety, equipment readiness, and efficient patient flow, including clinical support like moving and setting up beds and responding to urgent needs in PACU or related areas.