Orderly

NueHealth•Amherst, OH

19h

About The Position

The Orderly supports perioperative and peri-anesthesia teams by keeping the surgical suite clean, orderly, and supplied. The role assists with operating room turnover, cleans operating rooms and surgical equipment after procedures using universal precautions, collects soiled linen, terminally cleans stretchers, and performs other assigned cleaning and errand duties. The Orderly restocks supplies and linens in operating rooms and perioperative areas, replenishes blanket and fluid warmers, assists with inventory and monthly expiration-date checks, and restocks clean supply rooms and scrub sinks. The position also assists with patient transfers, maintains BLS certification, follows aseptic handwashing and infection-control procedures, and communicates pertinent information to the assigned nurse. The Orderly participates in meetings and training, responds to overhead pages, and performs other assigned duties. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, conversation, and listening, sometimes while pushing or carrying items. The employee must regularly lift or carry more than 20 pounds, push or pull more than 25 pounds, and stand or walk at least five hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification if wheeling patients out after recovery and discharge; the role also specifies maintaining BLS certification.
Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Physical strength to move and lift equipment safely.
Ability to regularly lift or carry more than 20 pounds and push or pull more than 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating room turnover and clean operating rooms and surgical equipment after surgery using universal precautions and applicable standards of practice.
Collect soiled linen from operating rooms, SPD, Pre-op/PACU, and locker rooms, and place it in the soiled utility bin.
Terminally clean stretchers at the end of the day and after the OR is finished with them, before placing them in PACU.
Perform general cleaning duties to maintain the surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner.
Perform assigned errands and duties promptly and set up mop buckets as needed.
Assist with stocking supplies in peri-anesthesia and peri-operative areas.
Restock operating rooms with linens and supplies; refill blanket and fluid warmers as needed.
Assist with quarterly inventory according to policy and monthly expiration-date checks as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Restock the clean supply room when deliveries arrive and restock scrub sinks and cabinets with items such as masks, brushes, booties, and soaps.
Maintain BLS certification and practice aseptic handwashing according to CDC policy and guidelines.
Assist with patient transfers in perioperative areas.
Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights and comply with HIPAA.
Understand protocols for responding to emergency situations.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational requirements as appropriate.
Communicate pertinent information, findings, problems, concerns, or ideas to the assigned nurse promptly and effectively, using appropriate lines of authority.
Seek guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge or skill level is in question.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control and isolation procedures, facility policies and procedures, and scope of practice.
Assist with orienting new employees when appropriate.
Respond promptly to overhead pages.
Perform other duties as assigned.