OR Assistant - SF1

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,522,377 - 78,053,438; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking an OR Assistant to join the surgical team. The role supports nursing care and efficient care delivery, with supervision from the Lead and Nursing Director. The position emphasizes patient and family centered care and adherence to safety and isolation protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing ORs, coordinating equipment, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining clean, safe operating environments in a fast-paced schedule.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand English for communication and written assignments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and hazards in OR suites; protocols for caring for patients on isolation.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.
• Flexibility to respond to needs of dynamic OR schedule.
• Continually alert and attentive to the progress of the OR schedule to meet tight timelines of following cases.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team pre-, intra-, and post‑operatively by performing activities to promote an efficient delivery of care.
• Anticipates the needs of the OR next‑day schedule by evaluating the schedule with the evening nurse and planning equipment.
• Supports room turnover and overall quality nursing care for surgical patients.
• Anticipates equipment needs of OR procedures and the end of the surgical case.
• Transports patients and specimens, and handles waste per policy.
• Prepares ORs for daily schedule and cleans between cases per policy.
• Gathers, transports and disposes of trash and soiled materials per policy.
• Promotes patient and family centered care through cordial interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Skills

Reading English

Safety awareness

Body mechanics

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Schedule awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Grade 120

Schedule: 7:00am to 5:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

The OR Assistant is an integral part of the Surgical Team in providing an optimal environment for surgical patients. The OR Assistant performs duties in support of nursing care and contributes to efficient care and room turnover. The OR Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Lead who reports to the OR Clinical Leader and the Nursing Director. The OR Assistant will also engage in the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team pre-, intra, and post‑operatively by performing activities to promote an efficient delivery of care.
• Anticipates the needs of the OR next‑day schedule by evaluating the schedule with the evening nurse, making necessary adjustments, and planning to provide the necessary equipment. Prepares the OR suites for the daily schedule by setting up required equipment in a “ready to use” manner.
• Supports room turnover and overall quality nursing care for surgical patients.
• Anticipates equipment needs of OR procedures and the end of the surgical case.
• Listens and responds to pages promptly, transports patients, and transports specimens/cultures to the appropriate lab in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepares for “Hold for Prep” and cleans ORs between cases properly and quickly in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Anticipates procedure completion in advance and has supplies ready for immediate cleaning.
• Gathers, transports, and properly disposes of trash, soiled linen, and contaminated materials per policy.
• Adheres to cleaning processes related to special precautions such as C‑Diff and Creutzfeldt‑Jakob Disease.
• Follows procedures for safe transportation of patients, properly identifies patients by name and birth date as per policy, and seeks appropriate help and equipment for complex transports.
• Assists in transferring patients to and from the operating room table/stretcher, using good body mechanics and ergonomic equipment, ensuring safety, and positioning the patient under supervision to ensure adequate surgical area exposure.
• Maintains housekeeping duties: keeps scrub sink areas neat, stocks supplies, restocks warmers, ensures oxygen tanks are available on stretchers, manages storage of O₂ and CO₂ and nitrogen tanks, keeps all carts and storage areas clean, and communicates equipment problems to the Clinical Leader or Nursing Director.
• Participates in in‑services and demonstrates competencies as required by Perioperative Services.
• Promotes patient and family centered care through cordial interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials: Hospital experience preferred

Experience: No

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, and understand English for the purpose of communication and carrying out written assignments.
• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Knowledge of safety standards and hazards in OR suites; protocols for caring for patients on isolation.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.
• Flexibility to respond to needs of dynamic OR schedule.
• Continually alert and attentive to the progress of the OR schedule to meet tight timelines of following cases.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.33 - $27.24 / Hourly

Grade

SF1120

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women’s Faulkner 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.