Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing support to patients and staff within the operating room environment. Promotes a patient and family-centered care philosophy through professional and courteous interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel. Provides hospital and unit orientation information to patients, families, and visitors. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, and available patient services. Refers patients, families, and visitors to appropriate resources as needed. Independently transports patients and assists with patient transfers. Properly identifies patients using two approved patient identifiers. Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport and transfer, including appropriate use of safety measures and patient support. Adheres to special precautions and protocols when transporting patients with isolation or other safety requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
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

Ensuring excellent patient care
Maintaining safety standards
Providing support to patients and staff within the operating room environment
Promoting a patient and family-centered care philosophy through professional and courteous interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel
Providing hospital and unit orientation information to patients, families, and visitors
Demonstrating knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, and available patient services
Referring patients, families, and visitors to appropriate resources as needed
Independently transporting patients and assisting with patient transfers
Properly identifying patients using two approved patient identifiers
Ensuring patient safety and comfort during transport and transfer, including appropriate use of safety measures and patient support
Adhering to special precautions and protocols when transporting patients with isolation or other safety requirements