Patient Support Associate, OR Environmental Services
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
3:00pm-11:30pm
Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirements
Full 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
- Scrubbs and buffs floors with approved equipment as requested
- Uses communication tools correctly
- Washes mop heads
Benefits and Perks
- 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
Company Information
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.