Operating Room Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant supports clinical operations at The Brigham and Women's Hospital by promoting excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing assistance in the operating room. The role is per diem with a rotating shift and requires at least four shifts per schedule, including at least three evening, night, weekend, or holiday shifts. One major summer holiday and one major winter holiday shift are also required. This is an onsite position at 75 Francis Street. The role involves patient- and family-focused interactions, orientation and wayfinding support, patient transfers, and awareness of hospital procedures and patient safety precautions.

Requirements

Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
Must understand proper body mechanics when assisting with patient transfers and lifting heavy objects.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with other healthcare team members.
Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
Must remain alert and attentive to the operating room schedule.
At least four shifts per schedule are required, with at least three evening, night, weekend, or holiday shifts.
One major summer holiday and one major winter holiday shift are required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of medical office, hospital, or managed care experience preferred.
One year of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote patient- and family-focused care through cordial interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Provide hospital and unit orientation information to guests, patients, and families.
Maintain awareness of hospital systems and procedures, department and procedure-area locations, and other patient services.
Refer patients, families, and others to appropriate resources.
Independently transport and assist with transferring patients.
Properly identify patients using two approved identifiers.
Ensure safety and support measures during patient transfers, including raising bedrails and keeping patients covered and warm.
Observe and follow special precautions when transferring patients.
Stay alert and attentive to the operating room schedule to meet tight deadlines.