Patient Support Associate Req #: 0000204763
Category: Housekeeping
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: OR Environmental Services
Salary: $16.63 - $18.69 per hour
Location: CMC Nursing, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title:Patient Support Associate

Location:CMC Nursing

Department Name:OR Environmental Services

Req #:0000204763

Status:Hourly

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $16.63 - $18.69, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

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 techniquesHigh School Diploma or equivalentHospital Operating Room housekeeping experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

6:50am-3:20pmMonday Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirementsFull time

Essential Functions:

Assists in cleaning emergency spillsAssists in properly transporting and transferring patientsAssists with patient care including positioningCleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient transportsEmpties waste baskets, removes trash; transports trash from utility rooms and other collection points to designated areasFollows appropriate patient identification procedures to ensure transport of proper patientMaintains par levels on all housekeeping supplies; stocks supplies as required in locker rooms, rest rooms, and storage areasPerforms cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and prescribed methodsRemains alert to patient s condition during transport, and immediately informs RN or other appropriate authority of any unusual incidents or patient concernsResponds timely to all requestsResponsible for monitoring O2 flow meter to insure adequate O2 flow during patient transportScrubs and buffs floors with approved equipment as requestedUses communication tools correctlyWashes 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 TimeRetirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer