OR Assistant - SF1

Mass General Brigham

82d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The OR Assistant is an integral part of the Surgical Team in providing an optimal environment for surgical patients. The OR Assistant performs duties in support of nursing care and contributes to efficient care and room turnover. The OR Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Lead who reports to the OR Clinical Leader and the Nursing Director. The OR Assistant will also engage in the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, and understand English for purpose of communication and carrying out written assignments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and hazards in OR suites; knowledge of protocols for caring for patients on isolation.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
• Possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.
• Flexibility to respond to needs of dynamic OR schedule.
• Continually alert and attentive to the progress of the OR schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team pre-, intra, and post-operatively by performing activities to promote an efficient delivery of care.
• Anticipates the needs of the OR next day schedule by evaluating the schedule with the evening nurse, making necessary adjustments, and planning to provide the necessary equipment.
• Prepares the OR suites for the daily schedule by setting up required equipment in a 'ready to use' manner.
• Meets all the needs of the surgical team relative to performing activities that support and promote quality nursing care for the surgical patient.
• Contributes to effective room turnover.
• Anticipates equipment needs of OR procedures.
• Anticipates the end of the surgical case.
• Listens and responds to pages promptly.
• Transports patients.
• Transports specimens/cultures to the appropriate lab in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cleans ORs between cases properly and quickly and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Gathers, transports, and properly disposes of trash, soiled linen, and contaminated materials, per policy.
• Participates in positioning the patient under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon and/or anesthesiologist and/or RN circulator to ensure adequate surgical area exposure and proper body alignment.
• Maintains the scrub sink areas in a neat manner with a supply of brushes and scrub solutions available at all times.
• Conducts inventory and stocking of sani-wipes and supplies in designated areas.
• Ensures that oxygen tanks are readily available on stretchers.
• Communicates all equipment problems to the Clinical Leader or Nursing Director.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees