Perioperative Care Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support perioperative services in Boston. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with positioning, and supporting nursing staff in admissions, discharges and equipment setup.

The position requires a high school diploma, 0–1 year of related experience, and basic computer skills. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on patient safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients/families, management and members of the healthcare team clearly and courteously. Helps to facilitate a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Transports patients as directed, maintaining a conscious regard for their comfort and safety. Assists nurse in patient care by lifting and positioning patients. May assist with other patient care tasks, as directed, (i.e. preps).
• Provides assistance to nursing staff during patient admission/discharge by anticipating needs, e.g. infusion pumps, Baer Hugger, PCA/Epidural pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, setting up stretchers/beds with oxygen tank and mask, IV pole, pillow, blanket. Transports patients to and from inpatient units with assistance or independently.
• Accompanies outpatients to lobby and waits with them until their transportation arrives. Assists them into their vehicle (PACU only). Transports patients to other parts of the hospital as required. Picks up and delivers medications/specimens as directed. Obtains or returns blood products to/from Blood Bank as directed.
• Cleans patients' equipment including: monitors, cables and specialty equipment. Assists in manpower support for moves, special set-ups and any other occasion when a larger than normal group is needed. Restocking of supplies on unit including bedside cards, infusion, epidural, and PCA pumps from the distribution center. Stocks warmers with blankets, solutions. Stocks pods, cleaning supplies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support perioperative services in Boston. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with positioning, and supporting nursing staff in admissions, discharges and equipment setup.

The position requires a high school diploma, 0–1 year of related experience, and basic computer skills. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on patient safety and service quality.