Patient Support Associate, OR Environmental Services

Job Title : Patient Support Associate Location : CMC

Nursing Department Name : OR Environmental Services Req : 0000220220

Status : Hourly Shift : Day Pay Range : $16.96 - $18.97 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 : Preferred : Knowledge of inventory

control techniques High School Diploma or equivalent 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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven

by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings

include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our

employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and

community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are

not limited to : 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 ….and more! 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 residents to creating

educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly

benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of

residents 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

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