OR Support Technician for Fast-Paced Surgical Care

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries starting day one

403(b) retirement plan with hospital m

Opportunities for growth

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Job summary

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA, part of Tufts Medicine, seeks a Surgical Services support role focused on preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies for diverse procedures. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration within the operating room team.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour week, day/evening shifts from 11am to 7:30pm and on-call weekends; on-site responsibilities include room turnover, transport, and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• One year OR/surgical area experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists Environmental Services with room turnover and prepares equipment for next case.
• Transports patients and equipment between areas and coordinates with CPD for kits and sterile items.
• Maintains sterile technique and ensures proper patient positioning and safety.

Skills

Communication

On-call flexibility

Follow directions

Prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Patient positioning

Asepsis & sterile technique

Written records

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA, part of Tufts Medicine, seeks a Surgical Services support role focused on preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies for diverse procedures. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration within the operating room team.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour week, day/evening shifts from 11am to 7:30pm and on-call weekends; on-site responsibilities include room turnover, transport, and equipment readiness.