Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. 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.

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

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.