Patient Support Associate - OR Environmental Services

Patient Support Associate - OR Environmental Services

Req #:

0000163269

Category:

Housekeeping

Status:

Part-Time

Shift:

Day

Facility:

Community Medical Center

Department:

OR Environmental Services

Pay Range:

$16.63 - $18.69 per hour

Location:

99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title:Patient Support Associate

Location:CMC Nursing

Department Name:OR Environmental Services

Req #:0000204763

Status:per hour

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $16.63 - $18.69, per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Overview:

The Patient Support Associate is responsible for multiple functions including cleaning 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.

Qualifications:

:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of inventory control techniques

Hospital Operating Room housekeeping experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

6:50am-3:20pm

Monday Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirements

Part time

Essential Functions:

Assists in cleaning emergency spills

Assists in properly transporting and transferring patients

Assists with patient care including positioning

Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient transports

Empties waste baskets, removes trash; transports trash from utility rooms and other collection points to designated areas

Follows appropriate patient identification procedures to ensure transport of proper patient

Maintains par levels on all housekeeping supplies; stocks supplies as required in locker rooms, rest rooms, and storage areas

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and prescribed methods

Remains alert to patient s condition during transport, and immediately informs RN or other appropriate authority of any unusual incidents or patient concerns

Responds timely to all requests

Responsible for monitoring O2 flow meter to insure adequate O2 flow during patient transport

Scrubs and buffs floors with approved equipment as requested

Uses communication tools correctly

Washes mop heads

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term

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!

Additional Information:

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer