Perioperative Support Specialist

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks an OR Assistant (ORA) under RN supervision to support the perioperative team. You will assist with turnover, equipment inspection, supplies stocking, patient transport, and positioning, following policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, aseptic technique, and collaboration with nurses, technicians, physicians, and other staff. Prior hospital experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training and competency development are

Qualifications

• Ability to follow policies and procedures in a fast-paced perioperative setting.
• Demonstrated coordination and safe patient handling.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing infection control and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care and maintain aseptic conditions.
• Assist with OR turnover, equipment checks, and supply stocking.
• Transport patients and position them for procedures under RN direction.
• Support team communication and emergency procedures under supervision of RN.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Independent thinking

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks an OR Assistant (ORA) under RN supervision to support the perioperative team. You will assist with turnover, equipment inspection, supplies stocking, patient transport, and positioning, following policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, aseptic technique, and collaboration with nurses, technicians, physicians, and other staff. Prior hospital experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training and competency development are