Patient Support Associate - OR Environmental Services
About The Position
The Patient Support Associate is responsible for multiple functions including cleaning and maintaining all OR rooms, sub-sterile areas, and other areas within the department. The Patient Support Associate is also responsible for the inventory of supplies, and transporting patients to and from the department. The Patient Support Associate will be crossed trained to perform assigned job duties in the main Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center. Scheduling and assignment will be determined by perioperative staffing needs at the discretion of perioperative leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of inventory control techniques
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Hospital housekeeping experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in cleaning emergency spills observed or upon request
- Assists with patient positioning under the direction of the RN
- Assists with patient preparation. Holds limbs as directed for surgical preparation.
- Cleans OR suites following procedures; disposes used supplies appropriately
- Dry and wet mops floors of rooms and offices; vacuums carpets
- Empties waste baskets, removes trash
- Transports equipment from ancillary storage locations to OR room
- Maintains inventory levels on all housekeeping supplies; stocks supplies as required in locker rooms and rest rooms
- Stocks OR attire to include hats, masks, shoe covers and warm up jackets prior to start of day
- Stocks warmers with blankets, sheets and solutions, rotates solutions in warmer according to policy and procedure daily and as needed
- Transports patients as needed
- Transports specimens to Pathology as needed
Benefits
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
