Orderly - Operating Room

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the coordinators or designee, assists with the functional duties within the unit to support the daily operations of the unit. He/she functions as a member of the OR team to transfer and position patients, transport supplies and equipment, clean OR rooms and equipment. He/She is competent to provide care for infants to geriatric patient population.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission of the institution to meet or exceed the expectations of the internal or external customer utilizing established standard of behavior.
Transports and delivers supplies and equipment as directed to facilitate implementation of patient care.
Assists nursing staff with patient care activities as directed to support staff in maximizing productivity and/or provide additional manpower.
Helps maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the unit to facilitate safe and effective patient care.
Participates as a member of the health care team to facilitate accurate and prompt perioperative care.
Performs other related duties and requests assigned.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.