Surgical OR Assistant: Asepsis, Patient Care Role

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

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an OR Assistant (ORA) to support the perioperative team under RN supervision. You will assist with turnover, equipment checks, stocking, patient transport, and positioning, and may pick up blood products as directed.

A strong focus on aseptic technique and safety is required throughout shifts. Preferred candidates have 3–6 months hospital experience and can engage in ongoing staff education.

Qualifications

• Must follow instructions and show good interpersonal interactions.
• Complete orientation program for ORA as required.
• Maintain high attention to detail with hand-eye coordination.
• Able to act independently in stressful surgical suite scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care within unit policies.
• Maintain aseptic environment and report safety issues to RN.
• Participate in staff development and complete mandatory training.
• Monitor supply PAR levels and restock as needed.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment between areas.
• Assist RN in pre-op and post-op areas and with discharge prep.
• Assist with patient positioning and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Ensure O2 tanks are available and secured for transport.
• Prepare OR rooms for turnover and assist with turnover tasks.
• Support emergency procedures under RN direction.
• Mentor new staff and participate in infection control activities.
• Complete end-of-day communication logs and report issues to oncoming shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Orientation ready

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an OR Assistant (ORA) to support the perioperative team under RN supervision. You will assist with turnover, equipment checks, stocking, patient transport, and positioning, and may pick up blood products as directed.

A strong focus on aseptic technique and safety is required throughout shifts. Preferred candidates have 3–6 months hospital experience and can engage in ongoing staff education.