Operating Room Assistant - Remote

Overview

The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

In Short

• Promotes patient/family focused care.
• Provides hospital orientation information.
• Transports and assists in the transfer of patients.
• Ensures safety measures in patient transfer.
• Identifies patients using approved identifiers.
• Maintains awareness of hospital systems and procedures.
• Interacts effectively with healthcare team members.
• Works collaboratively with the surgical team.
• Meets tight deadlines in the operating room schedule.
• Adheres to safety and support measures for patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and write English.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
• Must be alert and attentive to the O.R. schedule.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for patient transfer.
• Ability to push a stretcher with a patient weighing up to 250lbs.

Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.
• Participation in a mission-driven organization.
• Engagement in community service.