Baptist Health-posted 8 months ago
Entry Level
Paducah, KY
Hospitals

The surgery orderly/nursing assistant serves as the primary patient transport person. This role involves assisting with patient care and functioning as a messenger when needed. Responsibilities include transferring, transporting, moving, lifting, and positioning patients, as well as scrubbing for cases if indicated. The surgery orderly is also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, which includes stocking designated supplies and assisting with cleaning between surgical procedures. The position requires yearly training on age-specific care and completion of core competencies for the designated patient populations. Adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures is essential, and practice is based on the theoretical framework of nursing at Baptist Health Paducah, including the principles of Relationship-Based Care. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

  • Assists with patient care and functions as a messenger when needed.
  • Transfers, transports, moves, lifts, and positions patients.
  • May scrub for cases if indicated.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean safe environment, including stocking designated supplies.
  • Assists with cleaning between surgical procedures.
  • Completes yearly training on age-specific care and core competencies.
  • Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • High school graduate or GED is required.
  • Must be in the CCPD Program.
  • Previous healthcare experience is helpful.
  • Good communication skills are required.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and moving.
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