What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orderly position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job 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 a health care background.
Scheduling Requirements
- Status: Per Diem
- Shift: Based on the needs of the department.
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
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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