Baystate Health
Operating Room Assistant
Palmer, Massachusetts · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Patient CareLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- OR Assistant Location: Baystate Wing Hospital - Palmer, MA Schedule: Part Time (30 hours per week) Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (10-hour shifts) with variable days off.
- Summary Baystate Health is seeking a dedicated and dependable OR Assistant to join our Perioperative Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Clean, inspect, and maintain equipment according to established infection prevention and safety standards.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while interacting with patients and their families.
- Provide necessary equipment and support to the surgical team as needed.
- Support the Heart & Vascular team with pre-operative patient clipping and preparation.
- Answer department phones and assist with other unit support activities as needed.
- This position reports to the Manager of Perioperative Services or a designated member of the leadership team and performs other related duties as assigned.
- 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.
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think independently and remain calm in a busy surgical environment.
- Required
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Successful completion of the department orientation program.
- Strong attention to detail with good hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, and adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction).
- Preferred
- Three to six months of healthcare or patient care experience.
- The Advantages of Working with Baystate Health
- At Baystate Health, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Compensation
- Note: 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.
- Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
- Participate in orientation, annual mandatory education, and ongoing professional development activities.
Benefits
- Baystate Health is seeking a dedicated and dependable OR Assistant to join our Perioperative Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.
- The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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