Orderly

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Orderly in our Same Day Surgery Department is responsible for assisting the Perioperative team in maintaining maximum work. This individual is responsible to ensure the proper picking of supplies and instruments, delivery and return of case carts utilized in Perioperative Services, and ensures the proper delivery of specialized equipment utilized by Perioperative Services. Additionally, this individual safely transports patients, upholds policies/procedures in order to maintain a high level of service and professionalism to ensure Continuous Quality Improvement.
Schedule: Monday Friday 6a-2p
Weekend rotation: Saturday/Sunday7a-3p and holiday rotation 7a-3p.
Will be cross trained/rotated to all areas of perioperative services.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current BLS required or completion within 90 days of hire to the unit
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Successful completion of all orientation programs and competencies with documentation

• Assists nursing staff in obtaining stock supplies, and equipment for each designated area/rooms. Maintains/adjusts par levels of supplies, linen, blankets, solutions as demands increases or decree
• Assists the nursing staff in transportation of patients from bed to stretcher and from stretcher to bed, assists in lifting and positioning of patients. Prepares/assists patient for discharge.
• Assures documentation of surgical specimens in Log Book and transports specimens to the Pathology/Cytopathology Department timely.
• Communicates/ reports pertinent information, patient complaints, problem and any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to appropriate patient care provider.
• Complies with Infection Control Guidelines,(i.e., Hand washing, dress code)
• Demonstrates the ability to transport patients to and from all nursing units within the hospital environment. Follows hospital policy and procedures in identification of patient. (universal protocol)
• Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment, which conforms to established OSHA rules and regulations.
• Manages time efficiently, reports to designated area on time and responds to page timely
• Retrieves stretchers from nursing units in the Medical Center, returns them where needed and reports repairs needed
• Transports blood and blood products to and from the blood bank as necessary.
• Transports soiled case carts to the decontamination room in CSR in a timely manner and maintain frequent rounds every hour to check dirty case carts for transport.
• Transports medications to and from the pharmacy.
• Performs all other duties assigned.
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