Operating Room Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital supports patient care in the operating room by helping maintain safety standards and providing medical assistance. The role promotes patient- and family-focused care through courteous interactions, provides orientation information, and directs patients and families to appropriate resources. It also includes independently transporting and assisting with patient transfers, verifying patient identity using two approved identifiers, and applying appropriate safety and support measures during transfers. This is an onsite, per-diem position with a rotating shift. A minimum of four shifts per schedule is required, including at least three evening, night, weekend, or holiday shifts. One major summer holiday and one major winter holiday are also required.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
Awareness of proper body mechanics when assisting with patient transfers and lifting heavy objects.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with other healthcare team members.
Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
Ability to remain alert and attentive to the operating room schedule and meet tight deadlines.

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 courteous 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 patient services.
Refer patients, families, and others to appropriate resources.
Independently transport patients and assist with patient transfers.
Identify patients using two approved identifiers.
Ensure safety and support measures during patient transfers, including raising bedrails and keeping patients covered and warm.
Observe special precautions when transferring patients who require them.