OR Assistant - 3p-7p

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance’s CHA Cambridge Hospital is hiring an Operating Room Orderly/Assistant for the Cambridge campus. This part-time role supports perioperative care in the OR, assisting caregivers to deliver quality patient care in line with nursing standards.

You will help transport patients by wheelchair or gurney, maintain a safe and clean perioperative environment, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year perioperative experience in OR setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly perioperative environment.
• Help transport patients by wheelchair or gurney to the operating room and other locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Perioperative experience

AHA BLS

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Category: Clinical Support

Department: OR Cambridge

Job Type: Part Time

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Work Schedule: Evening

Shift Details: Mon-Fri; 3PM to 7PM

Hours/Week: 20.00

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

The main purpose of the Operating Room Orderly/Assistant position is to assist caregivers to deliver quality patient care in accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses standard for nursing practice and the Operation Room Orderly’s role expectations.

• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly perioperative environment.
• Manifested by personal commitment, accountability and initiative in clinical practice as a perioperative team member making patients priority.
• Help transport patients by wheelchair or gurney to the operating room, x-ray department, dining room and other locations around the facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed

Requirements

High school diploma with perioperative experience.

Associate Degree preferred

AHA BLS required

Minimum 1 year current perioperative experience in OR setting required.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.