Per Diem Operating Room Support Specialist

Baystatehealth; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem OR Assistant to join the Chestnut Surgical Center team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role supports the perioperative team by preparing operating rooms, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment to ensure efficient, safe surgeries.

Responsibilities include assisting with room turnover, preparing suites, maintaining sterile conditions, stocking supplies, and helping with patient positioning and transfers throughout the perioperative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete department orientation program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions while working independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room turnover and room setup to support efficient surgical schedules.
• Prepare surgical suites according to procedure-specific needs.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain equipment while identifying and reporting equipment concerns.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and sterile environment by following infection prevention and body substance precaution protocols.
• Stock surgical supplies, maintain inventory and PAR levels, and replenish blanket warmers throughout the day.
• Safely transport patients throughout the perioperative area, including assisting with transfers to PACU and other nursing units.
• Assist the surgical team with patient positioning before and during procedures.
• Support Heart & Vascular staff with pre-operative patient clipping and preparation.
• Pick up blood products from Transfusion Medicine Services as directed by the Registered Nurse or Coordinator.
• Answer department phones and provide general support to the perioperative team.
• Complete required annual education and participate in ongoing learning opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Calm under pressure

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GED/HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem OR Assistant to join the Chestnut Surgical Center team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role supports the perioperative team by preparing operating rooms, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment to ensure efficient, safe surgeries.

Responsibilities include assisting with room turnover, preparing suites, maintaining sterile conditions, stocking supplies, and helping with patient positioning and transfers throughout the perioperative