Orderly-Central Transprt - E3WE 10a-8:30p

Job description

Transports patients between service areas/nursing units, attends to the comfort of patients, delivers equipment and supplies, and assists in maintaining a neat and presentable department. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. Works under the direct supervision of the departmental director/manager or designee who reviews work for conformance with established standards and policies.
• Transports patients safely and efficiently between service areas/nursing units. Lifts, transfers, and assists patients into chairs, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Attends to patient comfort by supplying pillows, blankets, equipment, and supplies.
• Picks up from and delivers to their appropriate destinations various items such as equipment, supplies, linen (soiled & clean), mail, and laboratory specimens.
• Applies oxygen tanks to patients as instructed.
• Monitors, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment, supplies, stretchers, wheelchairs, etc. Reports malfunctions to immediate supervisor or designee.
• Assists in scrubbing and/or shaving patients preparatory to surgery.
• Maintains work area/department in clean and orderly condition. Stocks linen and supplies.
• Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react effectively and treat (if appropriate) the unique needs of patient age groups served.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.

• High school graduate and/or GED equivalent.
• Sufficient strength to lift moderately heavy objects and to push patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and accurately document activities.
• Ability to learn institutional techniques, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep required records and make reports.
• Ability to maintain an empathetic attitude toward patients and harmonious relationships with patients, physicians, employees and the public.
• Must obtain BLS certification upon start of position and must maintain certification per AHA guidelines.