Orderly FT/D
About The Position
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a full time Orderly to join our team in Springfield, MA. This position will focus on both managing equipment for the unit and ambulation of patients. Summary: Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse transports patients to tests and procedures, responds to code blue calls within the area of responsibility to assist as directed, responsible for maintaining equipment and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit and/or hospital. Ambulates patients. May perform the constant companion role. This description covers the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- CPR- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Demonstrated competency in basic English literacy and mathematics
Nice To Haves
- Prior customer service experience preferred
- Prior hospital experience and patient contact preferred
Responsibilities
- On a daily basis, accounts for all unit equipment which is to be in working clean condition to include Dyna Maps, Pulse Oximeters, TABS monitors, Mobile Computer Carts, Bladder Scanner and C-90 tablets.
- Handles routine changing/replacement of equipment parts within scope of responsibility.
- Checks inspection sticker each time equipment is cleaned and return to Clinical Engineering if inspection is due.
- Removes and red tages equipment requiring repair.
- Remove and clean equipment after patient use.
- Maintains order in storage areas.
- Makes morning rounds with all unit RN's to assess the need for stretchers, wheel chairs, MRI tables and other assistive devices for patient transport needs.
- Makes hourly rounds to ensure that the unit environment is orderly.
- Communicates with unit staff to assess for patients that need out of bed assistance for ambulation around the unit.
- Obtain chairs as appropriate for out of bed activity.
- Assists with unit transportation needs to include on/off stretchers for patients arriving/leaving unit.
- Assists with morgue transport.
- Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse.
- Assembles orthopedic equipment as required.
- Complete daily standing weights on patients.
- Reports weight to PCT or RN to put in CIS.
- Provides for patient comfort and safety - Assists patients with ambulation and positioning under direction of RN.
- Participates in unit/team projects as requested and communicates effectively with team and patients.
- Clearly communicates information related to patient to RN.
- Observes all health and safety requirements including body substances precautions.
- Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patient based on department and unit specific needs.
Benefits
- Excellent Compensation
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
- Farm Share Memberships
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
