Patient Support Associate, OR Environmental Services
Job Title: Patient Support Associate
Location: Monmouth Medical Center
Department Name: OR Environmental Services
Req #: 0000220325
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 and maintaining all 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.
The Patient Support Associate will be crossed trained to perform assigned job duties in the main Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center. Scheduling and assignment will be determined by perioperative staffing needs at the discretion of perioperative leadership.
Qualifications
Preferred
Knowledge of inventory control techniques
High School diploma or equivalent
Hospital housekeeping experience preferred
Scheduling Requirements
8:00am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday with a requirement of 1 weekend per month and some holidays
Full time
Essential Functions
Assist in cleaning emergency spills observed or upon request
Assists with patient positioning under the direction of the RN
Assists with patient preparation. Holds limbs as directed for surgical preparation.
Cleans OR suites following procedures; disposes used supplies appropriately
Dry and wet mops floors of rooms and offices; vacuums carpets
Empties waste baskets, removes trash
Transports equipment from ancillary storage locations to OR room
Maintains inventory levels on all housekeeping supplies; stocks supplies as required in locker rooms and rest rooms
Stocks OR attire to include hats, masks, shoe covers and warm up jackets prior to start of day
Stocks warmers with blankets, sheets and solutions, rotates solutions in warmer according to policy and procedure daily and as needed
Transports patients as needed
Transports specimens to Pathology as needed
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!
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 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 Employer
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 Disability
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!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer