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Operating Room Assistant

Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts

$18 - $24/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 15 days ago
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Operating Room Assistant · $18 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -50% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Boston, Massachusetts ($35.68/hr, n=1702)
  • 11 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$0.01/hr · lowesthighest · $180,600/hr
this role: $17.71/hrmedian $35.68/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,702 posted healthcare roles in Boston, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 50% below the Boston, Massachusetts median for similar positions.

The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for ensuring excellent patient care and maintaining safety standards within the operating room environment. They independently transport patients, assist with transfers, and provide support to both patients and surgical staff.

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

Job Summary Summary Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing support to patients and staff within the operating room environment.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Promotes a patient and family-centered care philosophy through professional and courteous interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Provides hospital and unit orientation information to patients, families, and visitors.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, and available patient services.

Refers patients, families, and visitors to appropriate resources as needed.

Independently transports patients and assists with patient transfers.

Properly identifies patients using two approved patient identifiers.

Ensures patient safety and comfort during transport and transfer, including appropriate use of safety measures and patient support.

Adheres to special precautions and protocols when transporting patients with isolation or other safety requirements.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 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) Monday- Friday 3-11PM

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year of medical office or hospital experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a surgical team are essential.

  • high school
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Patient care
  • Patient safety
  • Patient transport
  • Safety protocols
  • Body mechanics
  • Operating room support
  • Surgical team collaboration

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Bonuses
  • Recognition programs
  • Differentials
  • Premiums

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $24/hr
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 90 Blossom Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.

Market context

Operating room support roles remain in demand

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.

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