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Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Operating Room Assistant I · $18 - $24/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,713 posted healthcare roles in Boston, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 51% below the Boston, Massachusetts median for similar positions.
The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. They also independently transport and assist in the transfer of patients while ensuring safety and support measures are followed.
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.
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
Promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care through cordial greetings and interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients, and families.
Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, locations 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 two approved identifiers.
Ensures safety and support measures during patient transfers (i.e., bed rails raised, patient covered with a blanket and kept warm).
Is aware of special precautions when transferring patients requiring precautions.
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
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
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
Grade 2
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.
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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year of medical office or hospital experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to work collaboratively within the surgical team.
Market context
Operating Room Assistant I roles in Massachusetts are typically tied to steady hospital and surgical-center staffing needs, and employers often look for candidates with a high school diploma plus limited medical office or hospital experience. These positions can be competitive because teams value reliability, attention to detail, and any prior operating room exposure, while benefits such as advancement opportunities, recognition programs, bonuses, and differentials may help employers stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with OR routines and shift expectations before applying.
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