Baystate Health
Location: all cities,MA, USA
Date: 2024-12-12T08:30:37Z
Job Description:
Req#: R32194Category(s): Clinical Support, OrderliesFull Time / Part Time: Part-TimeShift: FirstORDERLYBaystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a part-time Orderly to join our team on M6, our Inpatient Cardiac Unit, in Springfield, MA.SCHEDULE:16 hours weekly, 10a-6:30pEvery other weekend and one shift during the week.LOCATION:â ¢ BMC campusâ ¢ Springfield MASummary: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.Job Responsibilities: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 returns to Clinical Engineering if inspection is due.Removes and red tags equipment requiring repair. Removes and cleans 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. Obtains 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.Completes 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.Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experienceCPR - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS)Required Work Experience:Demonstrated competency in basic English literacy and mathematicsPreferred Work Experience:Prior customer service experience preferredPrior hospital experience and patient contact preferredBaystate Health, western Massachusetts' only academic center and tertiary care provider, has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care.OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHYWe offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors.You Belong At BaystateAt Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.Education:GED or HiSET (Required)Certifications:Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerBaystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr
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