What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orderly FT position at HSS West Palm Beach (10632)?
Job Title: Orderly
We are seeking an experienced Orderly to join our dynamic Operating Room team at HSS West Palm Beach.
About Us:
At HSS West Palm Beach, we pride ourselves on providing an environment of excellence, growth, and specialized patient care. Our community is dedicated to revolutionizing orthopedic and spine care.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of the OR RN Coordinator and OR Director, the Orderly provides support services and specific elements of direct patient care in the Surgical Department.
- Assists with surgery flow (turnover of surgical suites), ensures adequate supplies are available as needed, cleaning, trash disposal, and other duties assigned by their Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services.
Required Skills:
- Education/License: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology, including names of different types of hospital equipment and supplies.
- Ability to move patients, equipment, and supply boxes.
- Interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients, family members, and facility staff.
- Active listening skills to understand instructions given by members of the patient care team.
- Observation skills and attentiveness to detail to identify areas in need of cleaning.
- Computer skills to utilize email, inventory control, and patient records management software.
- Ability to administer Basic Life Support, such as CPR.
- Familiarity with best practices for infection control and patient privacy laws and regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
