OR Assistant — Endoscopy Care & Patient Support

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Endoscopy unit in Boston is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting in the operating room, ensuring safety and patient comfort during transfers, and coordinating with the surgical team to maintain smooth OR flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 0–1 year of OR or hospital experience is preferred, and on-site work at 273 Charles Street.

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Written directions

Body mechanics

Patient transfer

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Mass General Brigham’s Endoscopy unit in Boston is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting in the operating room, ensuring safety and patient comfort during transfers, and coordinating with the surgical team to maintain smooth OR flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 0–1 year of OR or hospital experience is preferred, and on-site work at 273 Charles Street.