Orderly

OrderlyReq #:0000168242Category:TransportStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Clara Maass Medical CenterDepartment:Operating RoomLocation:Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109Job Overview:Under the supervision of the Manager, the Operating Room Orderly assists the professional nursing staff by performing routine duties pertinent to the overall functioning of the unit, in particular the safe transport of patients.Qualifications:Required:

Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association required

Preferred:

GED or High School Diploma

At least one (1) year experience as an Orderly or Transporter with health care background.

Scheduling Requirements

Status: Full Time: 37.5 hrs.

Shift: Day

Monday-Friday

Essential Functions:

Always demonstrates an awareness and understanding of patient s needs for comfort and safety; follows through accurately to provide patients with comfort and safety

Always reports to the Nurse Manager or RN any changes in status, patient complaints, or other pertinent information regarding the condition of patient

As required, orders supplies as needs, maintaining a cost-conscious attitude; regularly inventories to ensure supplies are always on hand

Consistently completed all work assignments by the end of the shift

Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics and patient safety in transporting patients from bed to stretcher, and assisting in transferring from stretcher to OR table

Properly orients new personnel when requested

Regularly assists in maintaining a healthy, clean and safe environment for the patients and staff

Takes OR schedule for printing and distributes to various departments throughout the institution

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