Operating Room Assistant I

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

3d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.
• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location 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 2 approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).
• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed