Operating Room Assistant
@ 1200 The General Hospital CorporationOperating Room Assistant
About the job
Mass General Brigham is a top healthcare system focused on patient care, research, and community service. The OR Assistant I supports patient safety, transfers, and assists surgical teams, promoting high standards in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Medical office/hospital experience
- Hospital/OR transfer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow directions
Qualifications
- Ability to comprehend written directions
- Awareness of body mechanics
- Effective communication skills
- Collaborative team player
- Attentive to schedule
Full job description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
Promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care through cordial greetings and interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, locations of all departments, procedure areas, and other patient services.
Refers patients, families, and others to appropriate resources.
Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients.
Properly identifies patients utilizing two approved identifiers.
Ensures safety and support measures during patient transfers (e.g., bedrails raised, patient covered with a blanket and kept warm).
Is aware of special precautions when transferring patients requiring precautions.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
- Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with other health care members.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
- Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Monday - Friday 3PM-11PM
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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