Operating Room Assistant

Baystate Health · United States

Per Diem OR Assistant Position: Per Diem OR Assistant Department: Chestnut Surgical Center Location: Baystate Medical Center Join Our Perioperative Team! Chestnut Surgical Center at Baystate Medical Center is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Per Diem OR Assistant to support our surgical services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and wants to play an essential role in providing safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. As an OR Assistant, you'll work alongside nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative team members to ensure operating rooms are prepared, patients are safely transported and positioned, equipment is maintained, and surgical cases run efficiently throughout the day. What You'll Do

• Assist with operating room turnover and room setup to support on-time surgical schedules.
• Prepare surgical suites according to procedure-specific needs.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain equipment while identifying and reporting equipment concerns.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and sterile environment by following infection prevention and body substance precaution protocols.
• Stock surgical supplies, maintain inventory and PAR levels, and replenish blanket warmers throughout the day.
• Transport patients safely throughout the perioperative area, including assisting with transfers to the PACU and other nursing units.
• Assist the surgical team with patient positioning before and during procedures.
• Support Heart & Vascular staff with pre-operative patient clipping and preparation.
• Pick up blood products from Transfusion Medicine Services as directed by the Registered Nurse or Coordinator.
• Answer department phones and provide general support to the perioperative team.
• Complete required annual education and participate in ongoing learning opportunities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions while working independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service.
• Ability to successfully complete the department orientation program.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required—we welcome motivated candidates who are eager to learn.