Operating Room Assistant

Job description

OR Assistant - Chestnut Surgical Center
OR Assistant in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers
Department: Chestnut Surgical Center
Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: First Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Make an Impact with Baystate Health
Baystate Health is seeking an OR Assistant to join the Chestnut Surgical Center team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts . Working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the OR Assistant provides direct and indirect support to patients and the perioperative team in a fast-paced surgical environment.
In this role, you'll work closely with nurses, physicians, surgeons, technicians, and other healthcare team members to help keep surgical procedures running safely and efficiently. From preparing operating rooms and maintaining equipment to transporting and positioning patients, your work will play an important part in supporting quality patient care throughout the surgical experience.
The OR Assistant Will:
• Support surgical room turnover and setup to help maintain efficient patient and surgical case flow.
• Prepare operating rooms for patients and procedures while maintaining a safe, clean, and aseptic environment.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment; remove and appropriately identify faulty equipment and report concerns to the Charge Nurse or Suite Coordinator.
• Follow infection prevention, Body Substance Precautions, and personal protective equipment requirements while maintaining patient and family confidentiality.
• Maintain established supply PAR levels, communicate supply needs, and independently check and restock blanket warmers throughout the day.
• Assist with patient care activities by providing appropriate equipment and supporting suite nurses as needed.
• Assist Registered Nurses with patient transportation to the PACU and other nursing units and assist with patient positioning in the operating room.
• Support Heart & Vascular team members with pre-operative patient clipping and preparation.
• Answer department phones and provide additional support to the perioperative team as needed.
• Participate in staff development and education activities and complete required annual in-service training.

Schedule Details
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: First Shift
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: First Shift
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Schedule may vary based on department and surgical needs.

Benefits That Support You
At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health
Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice .
Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.
Required Skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete the department orientation program.
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical ability.
• Ability to maintain continuous attention to detail.
• Ability to think independently and perform effectively in stressful situations within the surgical suite environment.
• Intact or corrected vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting.
• Previous operating room or surgical technician experience.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health
You Belong at Baystate.
Education:
GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association
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. 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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.