Orderly PRN

NueHealth•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as needed) Orderly position is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly surgical suite, assisting with operating room turnover, and performing various stocking and patient care duties. The role requires adherence to universal precautions, infection control standards, and hospital policies. The Orderly will also assist with patient transfers and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Requirements

BLS certified if wheeling patients out after recovery and discharge.
Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians, and ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical strength to move and lift equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification

Responsibilities

Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice.
Collects soiled linen from the ORs, SPD, Pre-op/PACU, and locker rooms, places in soiled utility bin.
Terminally cleans stretchers at the end of the day, and when the OR is finished with them but before placing in PACU.
Performs various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner.
Performs all assigned errands and duties promptly.
Sets up mop buckets as needed to assist all team members.
Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and peri-operative areas.
Restocks the ORs with linens and supplies.
Refill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the day.
Assists with inventory quarterly per policy.
Assists with checking outdates monthly, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Restocks clean supply room when deliveries arrive.
Restocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc.).
Maintains BLS certification.
Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelines.
Assist with patient transferring in perioperative areas.
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the hospital, and in compliance with HIPPA.
Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational requirements as appropriate.
Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns, or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures. At all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practice.
Assists orientation of new employees, when appropriate.
Responds promptly to overhead pages.
Other duties as assigned.