Orderly, Full Time, 40 Hours, Evenings

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

3d•$16 - $21•Onsite

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. Department Summary: The Heart and Vascular Critical Care Unit provides a full array of services for the critically ill cardiac patient to include care of the post or evolving MI, immediate and post cardiac surgery care, immediate cardiac interventional care, therapeutic hypothermia for post cardiac arrests, titratable vasoactive infusions, he modynamic monitoring requiring the use of specialized critical care equipment, and mechanical ventilation support. The majority of patients have a diagnosis of STEMI, cardiac arrest, CHF, and post cardiac surgery with CABG, valve replacement, and TAVR’s. The team is trained to support several advanced cardiovascular and critical care modalities including Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Impella CP, 5.0 and RP, LVAD implants with Heartmate 3, Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) . Baystate’s Regional Heart Attack Program is known nationally for delivering life-saving care. During a heart attack, every minute counts. We can unblock your artery up to 25 minutes sooner than the national standard. In fact, Baystate is in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide when it comes to this life-saving treatment. Baystate Medical Center is the only hospital in our area that can stop a heart attack instantly by unblocking an artery. And we can do this procedure 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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 not 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