Baystate Health·Palmer, Massachusetts
The OR Assistant supports the safe operation of the surgical suite by assisting with room turnover, setup, and patient positioning. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, stocking supplies, and transporting patients to the PACU.
Baystate Health is seeking a dedicated and dependable OR Assistant to join our Perioperative Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.
Working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the OR Assistant performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities that support the safe and efficient operation of the surgical suite. This role works closely with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, technicians, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient care while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient perioperative environment.
include assisting with operating room turnover and setup, transporting and positioning patients, cleaning and inspecting equipment, stocking supplies, assisting with pre-operative patient preparation, and retrieving blood products from Transfusion Medicine Services as directed by a Registered Nurse or Coordinator. This position reports to the Manager of Perioperative Services or a designated member of the leadership team and performs other related duties as assigned.
Join Baystate Health and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative surgical environment, we'd love to hear from you!
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Education: GED or HiSET (Required)
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association
The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$17.01 - $19.55 - $22.81
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred candidates have three to six months of healthcare or patient care experience.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Operating Room Assistant roles are typically tied to steady hospital and surgical center staffing needs, especially where patient transport, room turnover, and perioperative support must stay efficient. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for prior healthcare support experience, CPR certification, and reliability in fast-paced clinical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your transport or orderly experience and be ready to show how you handle patient flow and teamwork.
