Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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

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 patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, including the 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 two approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety and support measures during patient transfer (e.g., bedrails raised, patient covered with a blanket and kept warm).
• Is aware of and follows special precautions when transferring patients with specific precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees