Orderly- Operating Room

Job Details

Under the direction of the Coordinators or designee, assists with the functional duties within the unit to support the daily operations of the unit. He/she functions as a member of the OR team to transfer and position patients, transport supplies and equipment, clean OR rooms and equipment. He/She is competent to provide care for infants to geriatric patient population.

Job Description

Job Duties

• 1. Supports the mission of the institution to meet or exceed the expectations of the internal or external customer utilizing established standard of behavior.
• 2. Transports and delivers supplies and equipment as directed to facilitate implementation of patient care.
• 3. Assists nursing staff with patient care activities as directed to support staff in maximizing productivity and/or provide additional manpower.
• 4. Helps maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the unit to facilitate safe and effective patient care.
• 5. Participates as a member of the health care team to facilitate accurate and prompt perioperative care.
• 6. Performs other related duties and requests assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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