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ORDERLY

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Full time Orderly for the Heart & Vascular Critical Care Unit in Springfield MA

SCHEDULE:

• full time, 40 hours

Days

LOCATION:

• BMC Campus

• Springfield MA

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Summary:

Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse transports patients to tests and procedures, responds to code blue calls within the area of responsibility to assist as directed, responsible for maintaining equipment and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit and/or hospital. Ambulates patients.May perform the constant companion role. This description covers the essential functions of the position.

Job Responsibilities:

On a daily basis, accounts for all unit equipment which is to be in working clean condition to include Dyna Maps, Pulse Oximeters, TABS monitors, Mbile Computer Carts, Bladder Scanner and C-90 tablets. handles routine changing/replacement of equipment parts within scope of responsibility. Checks inspection sticker each time equipment is cleaned and return to Clinical Engineering if inspection is due. Removes and red tages equipment requiring repair. Remove and clean equipment after patient use. Maintains order in storage areas.

Makes morning rounds with all unit RN's to assess the need for stretchers, wheel chairs, MRI tables and other assistive devices for patient transport needs. Makes hourly rounds to ensure that the unit environment is orderly.

Communicates with unit staff to assess for patients that need out of bed assistance for ambulation around the unit. Obtain chairs as appropriate for out of bed activity.

Assists with unit transportation needs to include on/off stretchers for patients arriving/leaving unit. Assists with morgue transport.

Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse.

Assembles orthopedic equipment as required.

Complete daily standing weights on patients. Reports weight to PCT or RN to put in CIS.

Provides for patient comfort and safety - Assists patients with ambulation and positioning under direction of RN.

Participates in unit/team projects as requested and commmunicates effectivley with team and patients. Clearly communicates information related to patient to RN.

Observes all health and safety requirements including body substances precautions.

Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patient based on department and unit specific needs.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

Demonstrated competency in basic English literacy and mathematics

Preferred Work Experience:

Prior customer service experience preferred

Prior hospital experience and patient contact preferred

Skills and Competencies:

Must have demonstrated competency in simple mathematics, reading, writing, following instructions and checking of patient records and forms

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ab out Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

• Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

• Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

• Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield