Operating Room Assistant BWH

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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. Operating Room Assistant - 40-hour Rotation - BWH OR Clinical Support Job Summary Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions - Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel. - Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families. - Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, 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 2 approved identifiers. - Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer (i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm). - Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Experience Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 1 year preferred, and Operating Room Experience 1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.